SPICY BLACK BEAN JAMBALAYA

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Started out as a soup, but with the addition of rice makes a nice jambalaya. For the rice I use Uncle Ben's ready to serve brown rice, which eliminates the rice cooking process.

Provided by Southern Girl

Categories     Rice

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup frozen onion
1/4 cup frozen bell pepper
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
10 canned jalapeno slices (optional)
2 tablespoons salsa
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can black beans, drained not rinsed
1 cup water
2 cups brown rice (cooked) or 2 cups white rice (cooked)
shredded cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add onions, bell peppers and spices and saute until soft.
  • Add garlic and saute until you can smell the aroma.
  • Add jalapenos if desired, salsa, hot sauce, black beans, water, and rice and mix well. Turn heat up to high and let come to a boil.
  • Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to medium, cover, and let simmer for 8 - 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with shredded cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1058.7, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 342, Carbohydrate 200.8, Fiber 27, Sugar 4.1, Protein 35

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