Black Beans and Rice

Preparation

1. Step 1

   In a medium saucepan, prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine.

   Step 2

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, garlic, and salt.

   Step 3

   Stir the beans into the cooked rice. Drizzle with the lime juice mixture. Stir in the cilantro.

2. Black Bean and Rice Salad

   Step 4

   Prepare the rice as directed above. Spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Let cool for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase the lime juice to 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons. Increase the salt to 1/2 plus 1/8 teaspoon. Add 1 cup chopped red or green bell pepper when stirring in the beans. (serves 4, 1 3/4 cups per serving)

3. nutrition information

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   (Per Serving)

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   Calories: 346

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   Total Fat: 10.5g

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   Saturated: 1.0g

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   Trans: 0.0g

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   Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

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   Monounsaturated: 7.0g

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   Cholesterol: 0mg

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   Sodium: 301mg

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   Carbohydrates: 52g

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   Fiber: 6g

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   Sugars: 4g

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   Protein: 10g

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   Dietary Exchanges

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   3 1/2 Starch

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   1 1/2 Fat

4. Black Bean and Rice Salad

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   (Per Serving)

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   Calories: 355

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   Total Fat: 10.5g

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   Saturated: 1.5g

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   Trans: 0.0g

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   Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

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   Monounsaturated: 7.0g

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   Cholesterol: 0mg

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   Sodium: 375mg

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   Carbohydrates: 55g

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   Fiber: 7g

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   Sugars: 5g

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   Protein: 10g

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   Dietary Exchanges

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   3 1/2 Starch

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   1 1/2 Fat