Hot Three-Bean Casserole
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Chick-peas and kidney beans add soluble fiber to this spicy side-dish casserole.
Ingredients:
1
cup coarsely chopped onions
1
can (about 15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1
can (about 15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1
cup coarsely chopped tomato
1
can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1
to 2 jalapeño peppers,* minced
1
tablespoon chili powder
1-1/2
teaspoons ground cumin
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
2-1/2
cups (10 ounces) frozen cut green beans
Fresh oregano for garnish (optional)
Preparation:
1.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onions, celery and garlic. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
2.
Add remaining ingredients except green beans and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Add green beans. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until beans are tender. Garnish with fresh oregano.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1/2 cup casserole |
| Sodium |
521 mg |
| Protein |
6 g |
| Fiber |
6 g |
| Carbohydrate |
20 g |
| Saturated Fat |
<1 g |
| Total Fat |
3 g |
| Calories from Fat |
24 % |
| Calories |
118 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Vegetable |
1 |
| Starch |
1 |
| Fat |
1/2 |