Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Pinto Bean | 1/2 cup (86g) canned | 122 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz painted pinto beans (prepared accdg to pckge instrxns)
- 3/4 cup rice of your choice (prepared accdg to pckge instrxns)
- 2 cups salsa (your choice of fire)
- 2 bnches scallions, chopped
- 1 pckge sun-dried tomatoes, choppedf
- 1 tsp olive oil
- parsley
- yoghurt
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Directions
Sauté scallions and tomatoes in oil.
Mix beans and rice with salsa and add sautéed vegetables in a casserole dish.
Heat (oven at 350 for 20 minutes or microwave on High for 5 minutes - until heated through), sprinkle with chopped parsley (or whatever green herb you wish).
Serve hot with yogourt on the side.
This contains complete protein, is vegetarian, high fibre, low fat and accompanies the season well.
For even lower fat, sauté veggies in a pan coated with vegetable spray.