1    cup instant brown rice
1    can black beans, drained and rinsed
1    can diced tomatoes, no-added-salt
1    cup water
3    Tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin

 

* Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized microwave container.
* Cover and microwave on high for 12 minutes.
* Stir and serve hot. This dish goes great with a large tossed salad and a few baked tortilla chips.

  Nutrition Information (per 1 1/2 cup serving):

Calories              250                   Protein                  9  grams          

Fat                        1.5  grams      Carbohydrate       49  grams   

Saturated fat       0  gram           Cholesterol           0  mg

Sodium                308   mg          Dietary Fiber        7.5    grams  

Exchanges (using the American Diabetic Assoc.

Exchanges) per serving:   3 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat

 

 *Recipe Source:  Excerpted with permission from:

 Communicating Food for Health Newsletter 

 http://www.foodandhealth.com