Red Beans and Rice

Description
Serves: 4 (1 cup servings)

Ingredients

 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * ⅛ tsp cayenne
 * ⅛ tsp chili powder
 * 2 cup brown rice, cooked
 * 1 cup ham, cooked and diced
 * ⅓ cup onion, diced
 * ⅛ tsp cumin
 * 2 tsp Tabasco sauce
 * 2 cup red beans, cooked

Directions

 * 1) In a large pan, saute garlic and onion with seasonings.
 * 2) Add rice, beans and ham; cook over medium heat.
 * 3) Stir in approximately ¼ cup water or liquid from beans.
 * 4) Cook until heated through.

Nutritional information
Per 1 cup serving:
 * calories: 306 protein: 19 g fat: 4 g carbohydrates: 48 g fiber: 10.4 g cholesterol: 21 mg sodium: 555 mg (high in sodium) potassium: 731 mg
 * Diabetic exchanges: 3 starch/bread+ 1 medium-fat meat