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Caribbean Casserole

10 servings

Caribbean Casserole

This quick one skillet casserole dish of beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, and oregano uses instant brown rice to reduce cooking time. USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style — US Department of Health and Human Services — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (public domain), via myplate.food

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 medium green pepper, diced — diced
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil — or cooking oil of choice
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes, low-sodium
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, low sodium — or beans of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked

Method

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Sauté onion and green pepper in canola oil, in a large pan, until tender.
  3. Do not brown.
  4. Add tomatoes, beans (include liquid from both), oregano, and garlic powder.
  5. Bring to a boil.
  6. Stir in rice and cover.
  7. Reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

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