String Bean Ricotta

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium sliced onion
  • 1 1/2 lb. fresh string beans, cut up
  • 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large can cooking tomatoes
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 6 oz. Ricotta cheese
  • 3 c. cooked brown rice

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in heavy skillet.
  2. Saute onion, string beans and parsley until onion becomes translucent.
  3. (You may want to steam beans for about 5 minutes if you like them less crisp.)
  4. Add tomatoes and sauce, then seasonings and stir.
  5. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  6. Add Ricotta cheese and mix well.
  7. Cook over low heat for another 10 minutes.
  8. Pour over brown rice and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

648 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.1g 40% DV
Total Fat 34.7g 45% DV
Carbs 77.3g 28% DV
Fiber 23.3g 83% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 244.5mg 11% DV
Potassium 2484.5mg 53% DV
Cholesterol 12.3mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 122.8mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 44.8mg 50% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 572.5mg 44% DV
Iron 25.9mg 100% DV

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

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