Rice and Beans with Avocado

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup diced peeled avocado (about 1 medium)
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes. Stir in beans; cook 10 minutes or until rice is done. Place rice mixture in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients, tossing gently to combine.

Nutritional Information
Calories:215 (25% from fat)
Fat:6g (sat 2g,mono 2.8g,poly 0.8g)
Protein:7.3g
Carbohydrate:35.7g
Fiber:6.3g
Cholesterol:7mg
Iron:1.8mg
Sodium:349mg
Calcium:81mg