Spanish Rice and Beans: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon
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A delicious and healthy recipe for Spanish rice and beans with a twist of turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the rice, vegetable broth, black beans, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Stir in the cooked turkey bacon and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime before serving.
- You can substitute brown rice for a healthier option, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg