Confetti Rice and Beans

== Description == 
The nutrition will be different depending on the type of rice used... brown basmati is a much better choice than white. Take care, Gloria
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
* Yield: 6 servings (about ¾ cup each)
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tsp 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
* ½ cup diced red pepper
* ½ cup diced yellow pepper
* ½ cup diced green pepper
* ½ tsp ground cumin
* ½ tsp ground coriander
* salt and pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# In a saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
# Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes.
# Add the bay leaf and rice and saute for 2 minutes.
# Add the broth and bring to a boil.
# Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
# 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.
== Nutritional information ==
Per Serving (about ¾ cup):
* 188 Calories | 2g Fat | 0mg Cholesterol | 200mg Sodium | 36g Carbs | 4g Dietary Fiber | 4g Sugars | 6g Protein
* Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch | 1 Vegetable
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