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RECIPE:
Black Bean Paella

An alternative to traditional paella, this almost vegetarian dish combines the mellow tastes of black beans and peas with the zing of green pepper. For a complete vegetarian dish, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.

Serving: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 diced cup red bell pepper
1 15 oz can fat-free black beans, drained
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
2 cups spinach, chopped
1 chopped cup onion
1 minced tsp garlic
1 1/2 cup fat-free rice
3 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 chopped 15 oz can low sodium tomatoes
3/4 tsp paprika



DIRECTIONS:
1. Lightly spray large saucepan with nonfat cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.

2. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until vegetables are soft and tender.

3. Add rice, chicken broth, spinach, tomatoes, and paprika and increase heat to high.

4. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, 13 to 15 minutes, until liquid is almost absorbed.

5. Stir in black beans and peas and heat through.


NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Based on individual serving.
Calories: 283
Total Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Protein: 25 g

Source: Jyl Steinback Jyl Steinback

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