Yield: 4 Servings | Serving Size: 1 cup

A white bowl containing red beans and rice.

Cost/Serving: $0.62

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 clove garlic, minced

2 Tablespoons butter

1 1/2 cups cooked red kidney beans (or 15-ounce can, drained and well-rinsed)

2 cups cooked brown rice

1 Tablespoon chopped parsley 

Salt (up to 1/4 teaspoon) (optional)

Black pepper to taste

 

Directions:

  1. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic and cook until tender.
  2. Add beans, rice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer together for 5 minutes to blend flavors.

 

Variation: Add sliced, cooked Italian sausage.

 

Note: Cooked brown rice is preferred, but cooked white rice may be substituted. 

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 6, Serving size: 1 cup
Amount per serving: Calories 280, Total Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 15mg, Sodium 15mg, Total Carbohydrates 46g, Dietary Fiber 9g, Total Sugar 1g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 10g

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