Confetti Rice and Beans

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup long-grain white rice or basmati rice
• 2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained
• 1/2 cup diced red pepper
• 1/2 cup diced yellow pepper
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
2. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes.
3. Add the bay leaf and rice and saute for 2 minutes.
4. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add the beans and cook for 5 minutes. Add the pepper, cumin, and coriander and cook for 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings (About 3/4 cup each)

Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Book Title: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible