Caribbean Casserole

This quick one skillet casserole dish of beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, and oregano uses instant brown rice to reduce cooking time.

172kcal per serving
6 gprotein
33 gcarbohydrates
2 gfat
10servings (1 Cup)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 172 kcal
Total fat 2 g 3%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 157 mg 7%
Total carbohydrates 33 g 12%
Dietary fiber 5 g 18%
Total sugars 2 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 6 g 12%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 43 mg 3%
Iron 2 mg 11%
Potassium 290 mg 6%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

  • Grains: 1 ounces
  • Protein Foods: 1 ounce

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Sauté onion and green pepper in canola oil, in a large pan, until tender. Do not brown.
  3. Add tomatoes, beans (include liquid from both), oregano, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in rice and cover.
  5. Reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Bell Peppers Tomatoes Herbs

Source

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/caribbean-casserole, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Caribbean Casserole?

One serving has 172 kcal. The recipe makes 10 servings (1 Cup each).

How much protein is in Caribbean Casserole?

6 g of protein per serving, with 33 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of fat.

What do I need to make Caribbean Casserole?

8 ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/2 medium green pepper, diced (diced), 1 tablespoon canola oil (or cooking oil of choice), 1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes, low-sodium, 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, low sodium (or beans of your choice) and 1 teaspoon oregano leaves ….