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https://eatfresh.org/eatfreshorg-mini-courseHerbed Rice with Chicken and Beans
Photo attribution: My Tu Duong Ready In:
30 minutes
Serves: 4
This is an easy dish that your family will love. The traditional version of this recipe calls for fava beans and dill, which is a delicious combination.
What you'll need
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Large skillet
Medium pot or rice cooker
Spatula or spoon
Ingredients
1 Onion Small, halved and sliced thinly
8 ounces Fava Beans about 2 cups or of Lima Beans or of Butter Beans
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 cup Fresh Herbs chopped, such as dill, mint, cilantro, and/or parsley
2 Chicken Breasts cooked, skinned, shredded (about 2 cups)
Directions
1.Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
2.Add cooked rice, beans, salt and pepper.
3.Add the herbs, saving some of them for garnish later. Stir in 1/4 cup water and simmer until completely absorbed, about 5 minutes.
4.Mound rice on a platter and top with cooked chicken. Garnish with reserved herbs. Serve with Yogurt with Cucumber and a large salad.
Chef's Tips
- Recipe for Yogurt with Cucumber
- To cook brown rice: Combine 1 cup raw brown rice with 2-1/2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Then cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Set aside, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before using.
Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 393 |
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% Daily Value* |
Total Fat 7 g | 9% |
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| Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% |
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Sodium 360 mg | 16% |
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Total Carbohydrate 51 g | 19% |
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| Dietary Fiber 5 g | 18% |
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Protein 29 g | |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: