Black Beans with Rice and Avocado

Black Beans with Rice and Avocado

  • prep: 30 min
  • cook: 0 hr
  • total: 30 min
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  • Summary

    Brown rice has more fiber, nutrients, and flavor than white rice. You can cook it a few days ahead and refrigerate it, covered.

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
    • 1 dried bay leaf
    • Coarse salt
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, diced
    • 1 poblano chile, diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 6 cups cooked brown rice
    • 2 avocados, sliced
    • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco (about 4 ounces)
    • 1 jalapeno chile, thinly sliced
    • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 8
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 244 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 7 g 11%
    • Saturated Fat: 1 g 5.67%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
    • Sodium: 8 mg 0.32%
    • Calcium: 10 mg 1.01%
    • Potassium: 191 mg 5.47%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 1 mg 6.64%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 3 g 12.39%
    • Sugar: 0 g
    • Protein: 5 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 1 g
    • Vitamin A 10.11%
    • Vitamin C 0.93%
    • Vitamin D 0%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat1
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch3
    • Exchange - Vegetables0
    • Exchange - Lean Meat0
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total2 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy0 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq

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