Sweet and Sour Beans

6 Servings


1 cup uncooked rice
20 ounces pineapple, chunks
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sherry
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper oil
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
16 ounces no-salt added drained pinto beans
1 cut into strips green bell pepper
1/2 onion, thinly sliced into rings


Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and butter or margarine. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Stir to mix well. Add reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, sherry, soy sauce, hot pepper oil and ginger. Place over medium heat and cook until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add drained beans, pineapple, bell pepper and onion. Return to heat and cook on low 2 to 3 minutes, or until vegetables are tender crisp. Serve over rice.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 Calories from Fat 9
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 3% Protein 9% Carb. 87%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat               1   g      2%
Saturated Fat           0   g      1%
Cholesterol             0   mg     0%
Sodium                367   mg    15%
Total Carbohydrate     62   g     21%
Dietary Fiber           2   g      7%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                 6   g        

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 45% Calcium 0% Iron 19%