Red Beans and Rice

Description

Serves: 4 (1 cup servings)

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅛ tsp cayenne
• ⅛ tsp chili powder
• 2 cup brown rice, cooked
• 1 cup ham, cooked and diced
• ⅓ cup onion, diced
• ⅛ tsp cumin
• 2 tsp Tabasco sauce
• 2 cup red beans, cooked

Directions

1. In a large pan, saute garlic and onion with seasonings.
2. Add rice, beans and ham; cook over medium heat.
3. Stir in approximately ¼ cup water or liquid from beans.
4. Cook until heated through.

Nutritional information

Per 1 cup serving:

• calories: 306 protein: 19 g fat: 4 g carbohydrates: 48 g fiber: 10.4 g cholesterol: 21 mg sodium: 555 mg (high in sodium) potassium: 731 mg
• Diabetic exchanges: 3 starch/bread+ 1 medium-fat meat