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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
- In a medium-sized pan, cook onions in vegetable oil until they start to turn light brown.
- Add the rice, green beans, tomatoes, and water.
- Bring to a boil.
- 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 |