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PAPAYA BLACK BEANS AND RICE  (vegetarian)

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Number of servings: 6
Number of 5 A Day servings: 3

Ingredients

2  tsp olive oil
1  cup red onion, chopped
1/2  cup orange juice
1/4  cup lemon juice
2  Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2  tsp cayenne pepper
1  cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1  cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1  medium papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced
2  garlic cloves, minced
2  15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
6  cups hot cooked brown rice
 

Directions

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.

Add all ingredients except beans and rice.

Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until bell peppers are crisp-tender.

Stir in beans.

Cook about 5 minutes or until heated through.

Serve over rice.
 

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving; Serving size 1/6 of recipe
Calories 370; Calories from Fat 30
% Daily Value (DV) based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 300mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 80g 27%
Dietary Fiber 13g 52%
Sugars 11g  
Protein 11g
Vitamin A 35%
Vitamin C 210%
Calcium 10%
Iron 20%
 

CDC Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

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