Dried black beans (Recipe: moros y cristianos/Cuban black beans and rice) Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried black beans
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 small green pepper, minced
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 3 cups long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 106g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 301 | |
| Calories from Fat 30 | 10% |
| Total Fat 3.4g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.39g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.07g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 397mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 58.72g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 1.13g | 1% |
| Protein 8.41g | 13% |
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