* Exported from MasterCook *

             Low-Fat Louisiana Beans & Rice (high fiber)

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Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans 8 Points Per Serving

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1              pound  dried red beans -- soaked overnight and drained
  6               cups  water
  2               cups  onion -- finely chopped
  3             cloves  garlic -- crushed
  1                cup  green pepper -- finely chopped
  3          teaspoons  chili powder
  2          teaspoons  cayenne
     1/4      teaspoon  oregano
     1/4      teaspoon  cumin
  1           teaspoon  salt -- or to taste
     1/2      teaspoon  black pepper -- or to taste
  1              bunch  parsley -- finely chopped
  8             ounces  tomato sauce
  1         tablespoon  worcestershire sauce
  3               cups  cooked brown rice

Combine the drained beans, water, onion and garlic in a large pot. Bring to a boil 
for 12 minutes. 
Reduce heat and simmer for one hour. Add remaining ingredients except for rice 
and parsley. 
Stir to mix pepper, tomato sauce, worcestershire and spices with beans. Simmer an 
additional 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender and liquid is thick. 
Spoon beans over rice and sprinkle with additional chili powder and cumin, if 
desired.

Description:
  "8 Points Per Serving"
Source:
  "Dancer"

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Per serving: 414 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (4% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 
80g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 656mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 
0 Other Carbohydrates