Confetti Rice and Beans

Description
The nutrition will be different depending on the type of rice used... brown basmati is a much better choice than white. Take care, Gloria
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
 * Yield: 6 servings (about ¾ cup each)

Ingredients

 * 2 tsp olive oil
 * 1 medium onion, diced
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 1 cup long-grain white rice or basmati rice
 * 2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
 * 1 cup canned black beans, drained
 * ½ cup diced red pepper
 * ½ cup diced yellow pepper
 * ½ cup diced green pepper
 * ½ tsp ground cumin
 * ½ tsp ground coriander
 * salt and pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) In a saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
 * 2) Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes.
 * 3) Add the bay leaf and rice and saute for 2 minutes.
 * 4) Add the broth and bring to a boil.
 * 5) Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
 * 6) Add the beans and cook for 5 minutes.
 * 7) Add the pepper, cumin, and coriander and cook for 5 minutes.
 * 8) Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional information
Per Serving (about ¾ cup):
 * 188 Calories | 2g Fat | 0mg Cholesterol | 200mg Sodium | 36g Carbs | 4g Dietary Fiber | 4g Sugars | 6g Protein
 * Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch | 1 Vegetable