Barbados Bajan Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 green chilies, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder (optional)
  • vegetable stock or 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 (12 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans small beans or (15 ounce) cans cannellini, drained & rinsed
  • 1 (11 ounce) can sweet whole kernel corn, drained & rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Saute onion, chillies and curry powder in vegetable stock (or olive oil, if using) until onion is softened.
  2. Add the rice and canned tomatoes, along with 2 cups of water.
  3. Stir well, bring to the boil and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the zucchini and peppers and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times.
  5. Stir in the beans and sweetcorn and heat through gently for about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the coriander and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

386 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.5g 31% DV
Total Fat 9.7g 12% DV
Carbs 69.8g 25% DV
Fiber 21.1g 75% DV
Sugar 8.2g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 390.8mg 17% DV
Potassium 1905mg 41% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 144.8mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 207.7mg 100% DV
Calcium 479mg 37% DV
Iron 17.1mg 95% 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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