Cuban Rice and Beans

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large white onion
• 14 ounces smoked or Italian sausage (gluten-free if needed)
• 14.5 ounces no-salt-added diced tomatoes and juice
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups diced carrots
• 3 cups diced celery
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons powdered garlic
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1 pound dry black beans beans
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• ¾ cup diced green onions
• ¾ cup chopped cilantro
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onions. Sauté until onions are tender. Slice sausage into small rounds and add to onions. Cook until lightly browned.
2. Place sausage, onions, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, carrots, celery, pepper, seasonings, rice and beans in the slow cooker.
3. Stir and cook on low for about 10 hours. 1 hour before serving, add tomato paste.
4. Top with 1 tablespoon green onions, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and ¼ cup cheddar cheese if desired.

 

NUTRITIONAL INFO	PER SERVING
Calories	490 (210 from fat)
Total fat	23g
Saturated fat	10g
Cholesterol	50mg
Sodium	1090mg
Carbohydrate	48g (12g dietary fiber, 6g sugar)
Protein	24g

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