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Cooking at Home - Green Bean and Rice Casserole

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Makes: 6 Servings

This no-fuss side dish is a great addition to any meal and can be prepared in a flash.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup rice, uncooked
  • 1 can low-sodium green beans, drained (about 15 ounces)
  • 1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes (about 15 ounces)
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. In a medium-size pan, cook onions in vegetable oil until they start to turn light brown.
  2. Add the rice, green beans, tomatoes, and water.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Cover the pot with a lid and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

Source: A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods, Adapted from a recipe in Healthy Diabetes Recipes and More, South Dakota Diabetes Control Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup

Nutrients

Amount

Total Calories

114

Total Fat

2 g

Saturated Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

183 mg

Carbohydrates

21 g

Dietary Fiber

3 g

Total Sugars

3 g

Added Sugars included

0 g

Protein

3 g

Calcium

47 mg

Iron

2 mg

Potassium

210 mg