Black Beans with Peppers and Onions Recipe


Submitted by athena_tavener

Makes 3 servings


Quick and easy low fat, low sodium, high fiber, high protein vegetarian bean dish that can be served over rice, pasta, or wrapped in a tortilla.

Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 large onion
1 1/2 red pepper
1 green pepper
123 g black beans
2 tbsp cilantro
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp basil
Directions
  1. Gather ingredients; recipe uses one can (14 or 15 oz) of black beans.

  2. Heat olive oil in large saucepan, Dutch oven, or frying pan.

  3. Chop onions; cook in hot oil until translucent.

  4. While onions are cooking, chop peppers.

  5. Add peppers to onions; cook 5-7 minutes.

  6. Add cilantro, cumin, coriander, and basil.

  7. Add black beans; heat through, about 5 minutes.

  8. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese alone or over rice or pasta, or wrapped in a tortilla.

Categories

Beans, Vegetables, Main Dish, Quick, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 193.4g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
200
Calories from Fat
23
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
2.5g
4%
Saturated Fat
0.4g
2%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
7mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates
36.4g
12%
Dietary Fiber
8.9g
36%
Sugars
6.5g
Protein
10.3g
Vitamin A 42% Vitamin C 247%
Calcium 8% Iron 17%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A
  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Very low in sodium
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in magnesium
  • High in potassium
  • High in thiamin
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
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