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In a medium saucepan, prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, garlic, and salt.
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Stir the beans into the cooked rice.
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Drizzle with the lime juice mixture.
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Stir in the cilantro.
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Prepare the rice as directed above.
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Spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet.
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Let cool for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Increase the lime juice to 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons.
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Increase the salt to 1/2 plus 1/8 teaspoon.
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Add 1 cup chopped red or green bell pepper when stirring in the beans.
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(serves 4, 1 3/4 cups per serving)
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 346
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Total Fat: 10.5g
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Saturated: 1.0g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
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Monounsaturated: 7.0g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 301mg
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Carbohydrates: 52g
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Fiber: 6g
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Sugars: 4g
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Protein: 10g
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Dietary Exchanges
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3 1/2 Starch
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1 1/2 Fat
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 355
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Total Fat: 10.5g
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Saturated: 1.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
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Monounsaturated: 7.0g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 375mg
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Carbohydrates: 55g
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Fiber: 7g
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Sugars: 5g
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Protein: 10g
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Dietary Exchanges
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3 1/2 Starch
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1 1/2 Fat