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Title: Fiesta Rice and Beans with Almonds Categories: Almonds, Sides, Starters, Rice, Lowfat Yield: 4 Servings 2 tb Vegetable oil 2/3 c Whole natural almonds 14 1/2 oz Stewed tomatoes 1 c Instant rice 1 c Water 15 oz Pinto beans; rinsed and -drained 4 oz Diced green chiles 3 tb Chopped cilantro Hot pepper sauce; to taste Salt; to taste Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add almonds. Cook and toss about 5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove almonds with slotted spoon; set aside. Add tomatoes, rice and water to skillet. Cook about 5 minutes until most of liquid is absorbed. Mix in beans and chiles. Continue to cook until most of liquid is absorbed but mixture is not dry. Mix in almonds and cilantro. Season with pepper sauce and salt. Servings: 4 (PER PORTION: 428 Calories; 21 g Fat; 0 mg Cholesterol; 618 mg Sodium; 50 g Carbohydrate; 9 g Fiber; 13 g Protein.) See http://www.almondsarein.com/ >Hanneman/Buster/MasterCook 1998/Ap Recipe by: Almond Board of California Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by KitPATh 1998 |