Jamaican Curried Rice
Serves 8
This zesty flavored warm rice salad combines cooked rice with black beans, red pepper, onions and pineapple. Lime juice and curry get your attention and add that great island taste.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 3 cups hot cooked rice
- 6 packets Equal® sweetener*
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup salted cashews
*Substitute 1/4 cup Equal Spoonful for the packets.
TIP: White OR brown rice may be used.
Preparation
- Cook and stir bell pepper and onions in oil in a medium skillet on medium heat 2 to 3 minutes. Add curry powder; stir 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
- Combine cooked rice, Equal, lime juice and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in cooked vegetable mixture, pineapple and black beans.
- Served warm or at room temperature sprinkled with cashews.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 183
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 252 mg
Exchanges
- Starch - 1-1/2
- Fruit - 1-1/2
- Fat - 1
- Vegetable - 1/2
