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Brazilian Black Beans
10 servings
Black beans are an excellent source of protein and fiber!
About the Recipe
121 Calories · 5.8 g Protein · 8 g FiberDinner
Note: A stick of celery is also called a rib of celery. A celery stalk is the whole bunch!
Ingredients
Makes 10 Servings
- 1/2 c (120 mL) water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, chopped
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk celery, sliced
- 1 sweet potato, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cubed
- 1 c (16 g) fresh cliantro, chopped
- 1 c (180 g) fresh or canned tomato, chopped
- 2 oranges, peeled and well chopped
- 2 15-oz cans (720 g) black beans, undrained
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground coriander
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
Directions
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Heat the water in a large pot, then add the onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper, carrot, celery, and sweet potatoes. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add the bell peppers and cilantro and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomato, oranges, black beans and their liquid, coriander, and cumin.
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Cover lightly and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories: 121
Total Fat: 0.6 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Calories from fat: 4.4%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 5.8 g
Carbohydrates: 24.5 g
Sugar: 5.3 g
Fiber: 8 g
Sodium: 236 mg
Iron: 1.9 mg
Vitamin C: 40.2 mg
Beta-Carotene: 2,329 mcg
Vitamin E: 0.6 mg
