Caribbean Casserole
This quick one skillet casserole dish of beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, and oregano uses instant brown rice to reduce cooking time.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped nutrition facts
- 1/2 medium green pepper, diced (diced) nutrition facts
- 1 tablespoon canola oil (or cooking oil of choice) nutrition facts
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes, low-sodium nutrition facts
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, low sodium (or beans of your choice) nutrition facts
- 1 teaspoon oregano leaves nutrition facts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder nutrition facts
- 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per 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
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Sauté onion and green pepper in canola oil, in a large pan, until tender. Do not brown.
- Add tomatoes, beans (include liquid from both), oregano, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice and cover.
- Reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
- 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.