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Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Red Beans and Rice.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 8

Total time: 20 min

Ingredients

  • cooking oil spray, as needed
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, washed, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces) low-sodium diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) low-sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups cooked brown rice

Instructions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Spray skillet with cooking oil spray, if using.
  3. Cook onion and pepper over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender.
  4. Add garlic powder, tomatoes, and kidney beans.
  5. Bring mixture to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve over rice.

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1 cup, 1/8 of recipe
calories253 calories
protein8g
carbohydrate52g
fat2g
saturated Fat1g
fiber8g
sugar5g
sodium82mg
cholesterol0mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

MyPlate recipe archive ↗

Functional recipe facts retrieved from an archived mirror on 20 October 2026; functional directions retained as an archive reference. Source and rights of original photographs have not been verified, so they are not reproduced.

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