U.S. Red Beans with Tomato Sauce over Rice
U.S. Red Beans with Tomato Sauce over Rice brings tender kidney beans simmered in a tomato-herb sauce with hints of oregano, basil, and thyme. The adobo-seasoned rice adds a peppery, garlicky edge that balances the rich, tangy beans—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a satisfying meatless meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in U.S. Red Beans with Tomato Sauce over Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 47
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan, combine olive oil, kidney beans, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons adobo. Simmer over low heat.
- 2
Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir the remaining 3 teaspoons adobo into the rice.
- 3
Serve the bean sauce over the rice.
- Calories 552.04 kcal High 28%
- Protein 15.41 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 116.27 g 42%
- Total Fat 4.46 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.64 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.75 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 580.03 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 13.32 g Good Source 48%
- Total Sugars 16.74 g --
- Added Sugars 11.18 g High 22%
- Calcium 76.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 5.1 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 635.93 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 60.6 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 5.33 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
U.S. Red Beans with Tomato Sauce over Rice is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 552.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is U.S. Red Beans with Tomato Sauce over Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme, Kidney Beans. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make U.S. Red Beans with Tomato Sauce over Rice?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 552.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is U.S. Red Beans with Tomato Sauce over Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is U.S. Red Beans with Tomato Sauce over Rice healthy?
- U.S. Red Beans with Tomato Sauce over Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 552.04 calories and 15.41 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 580.03 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.18 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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