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* I would cut back on the beans to make it count as 1 starch/bread. I also would use a combination of [[couscous]] and [[quinoa]] and even add any free vegetables. | * I would cut back on the beans to make it count as 1 starch/bread. I also would use a combination of [[couscous]] and [[quinoa]] and even add any free vegetables. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:36, 16 July 2012
Description
This would be great to make ahead and take to work in the summer time.
- Source: Vegetarian Times
- typed by Lisa Greenwood
Ingredients
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 lbs beans, canned
- 4 cup water
- 2 cup quick brown rice, quinoa or couscous
Procedures
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until tender.
- Add tomatoes, beans, water and grain.
- Season with herbs and spices of your choice.
- Cook until the grain is tender.
- Serve with tossed salad.
Nutritional information
Food exchange per serving: 1 starch/bread + 1 vegetable
- I would cut back on the beans to make it count as 1 starch/bread. I also would use a combination of couscous and quinoa and even add any free vegetables.
