Bajan Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green chili peppers or 1 jalapeno, deseeded and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 ounces brown rice
  • 7 ounces tomatoes, canned chopped
  • 2 zucchini, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 14 ounces cannellini beans or 14 ounces flageolet beans, canned, drained and rinsed
  • 5 ounces sweet corn, canned (or equivalent frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, freshly chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and add onion, chili and curry powder and saute until soft.
  2. Add rice, tomatoes and stock, mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the zucchini and bell peppers to the pan but don't stir them in yet. Cover and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times.
  4. Add the rinsed beans and corn. Mix well and cook gently for about 5-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

514 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.2g 32% DV
Total Fat 23g 29% DV
Carbs 72.6g 26% DV
Fiber 21.5g 77% DV
Sugar 10g 20% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 463.5mg 20% DV
Potassium 2004mg 43% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 364mcg 40% DV
Vitamin C 268.1mg 100% DV
Calcium 478mg 37% DV
Iron 17.4mg 97% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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