Caribbean Casserole

Create a speedy and satisfying one-skillet meal with beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, and oregano, all combined with instant brown rice for a time-saving twist. This flavorful and nutritious dish is perfect for busy days when your baby need a quick and hearty meal. Source: Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Caribbean Casserole
Suitable from
Finger foods (BLW)

Medium to prepare

Total time
15min

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Makes
4servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.8mg

per serving

Common allergens

None

Ingredients

4 servings
  • Onions1 piece
  • Green bell pepper1/2 piece
  • Tomatoes1 can
  • Black beans1 can
  • Spices, garlic powder1/2 teaspoon
  • Spices, oregano1 teaspoon
  • Canola oil1 tablespoon
  • Brown sugar1 1/2 cups

Steps

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. Sauté onion and green pepper in canola oil, in a large pan, until tender. Do not brown.

  3. Add tomatoes, beans (include liquid from both), oregano, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.

  4. Stir in rice and cover.

  5. Reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.

  6. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
133kcal
Protein
2.7g
Fat
3.0g
Carbs
24.9g
Calories from
  • Carbs72%
  • Protein8%
  • Fat20%

Ingredient health benefits

🦠 Immune system
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
🚽 Digestion
🤲 Skin health
🩸 Blood health
👀 Eyesight
🫀 Cardiovascular health
🧠 Brain development
🦵 Cellular growth

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 4 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

133

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.0g4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 67.1mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 24.9g9%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g10%
Total Sugars 17.8g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 2.7g5%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 27mg2%
Iron 0.8mg4%
Potassium 199mg4%
Vitamin C 8.1mg9%
Vitamin E 0.9mg6%
Vitamin K 6.2mcg5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg4%
Folate 43mcg11%
Magnesium 24mg6%
Zinc 0.4mg3%
Choline 12mg2%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.