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                          Red Beans and Rice

Recipe By     : Cooking Healthy Across America JoAnna M. Lund
Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sides 5 Points Per Serving

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2           cup  onion -- chopped
     1/2           cup  green bell pepper -- chopped
  1 1/2           cups  tomato sauce
     1/2      teaspoon  garlic -- minced
  2        tablespoons  bacon bits
  16            ounces  kidney beans, canned -- rinsed and drained
  2               cups  cooked rice -- hot

In a large skillet spray with butter flavored cooking spray, sauté's onion and green 
pepper for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomato sauce, garlic, bacon bits, and 
kidney beans. 
Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes. For each serving, 
place 1/2 cup of rice on a plate and spoon 1/2 cup bean mixture over top.

Description:
  "5 Points Per Serving"
Source:
  "Joel I."

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Per serving: 266 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (5% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 
53g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1035mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 
0 Other Carbohydrates