Kidney Beans and Rice with SPAM
Kidney Beans and Rice with SPAM brings together fluffy white rice with creamy, buttery beans and salty, tender cubes of luncheon meat for a cozy, homespun bowl. The mild onion notes and rich butter round out each bite, making it a comforting choice for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or whenever you crave a hearty, nostalgic plate.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kidney Beans and Rice with SPAM, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan over high heat, bring the rice and water to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the kidney beans with liquid, the luncheon meat, the butter, and the onion flakes.
- 3
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Spoon the bean mixture over the cooked rice; serve.
- Calories 797.53 kcal High 40%
- Protein 25.95 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 120.77 g 44%
- Total Fat 25.36 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 9.45 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.15 mg High 20%
- Sodium 1233.55 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 13.97 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 9.3 g --
- Added Sugars 5.97 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 69.11 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.97 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 845.55 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kidney Beans and Rice with SPAM is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Dried Onion, Kidney Beans, and Luncheon Meat. Each serving provides about 797.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kidney Beans and Rice with SPAM made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Dried Onion, Kidney Beans, Luncheon Meat, Water. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kidney Beans and Rice with SPAM?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 797.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kidney Beans and Rice with SPAM easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Kidney Beans and Rice with SPAM healthy?
- Kidney Beans and Rice with SPAM has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 797.53 calories and 25.95 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1233.55 mg (54% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.45 g (47% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.97 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, 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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