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This lime rice and beans is one of our favorite recipes to help lower cholesterol.
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SkinnyMS

Lime Rice and Beans

With enticing flavors, this dish is a great choice for a hearty side dish or main course.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: Gluten-Free, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 273kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 cup instant brown rice uncooked
  • 15 ounces kidney beans can, rinsed and drained
  • dash kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 cup lime juice more to taste
  • tabasco or other style hot sauce, to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • Simmer beans on stovetop with salt, pepper, garlic, spices, and lime juice until warm.
  • Pour over rice.
  • Add more lime juice if desired, and a few dashes of hot sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25of recipe | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 378mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8