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Black Beans And Rice

Ingredients: 

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
3/4 cup short-grain white rice
1 1/2 cups low-fat low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 1/2 cups black beans drained

Yield: 

6 Servings

Method: 

In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.

Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans.

This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 1/2 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 1/2 Starch.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 115; Calories from Fat 9; Total Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 103mg; Carbohydrates 22g; Dietary Fiber 5g; Sugars 2g; Protein 6g.