Italian Black Beans and Rice with Mango

This is a delicious meal that can satisfy your hunger at a very low cost. I like to make this meal a couple of times each month. I combine everything into the skillet, so the cleanup doesn’t take me long at all. From start to finish this recipe is a great way to serve nutritious food without spending hours in the kitchen.

1 large red sweet pepper (chopped )
1 medium onion (chopped )
1 package of Italian sausage (Jenny O Italian Turkey)
4 cloves minced garlic
1 15 oz. low sodium black beans drained and rinsed
3/4 cup hot cooked rice
1 medium mango (fresh optional)

Directions:

In large skillet cook sweet pepper, onion, garlic, sausage over medium-high heat for 5to 8 min, until sausage is brown, add beans, water, oregano and red sweet pepper.
Bring to boil, reduce heat cover and simmer 10 to 15 min.
To serve, spoon bean mixture over rice.
Top with fresh mango.

Health Benefits:
Low in saturated fat and high in fiber, potassium, antioxidants and vitamins. Choose turkey sausage to keep this meal low fat and you’ll love the taste. A heart healthy choice, black beans are delicious and nutritious. The rice provides the comfort food that keeps you coming back for more.