Black bean and lime-cilantro rice
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can or 2 cups cooked black beans organic is best
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 juice lime
- 1-2 tbsp. cilantro
- 1/2-1 onion chopped
- 2-3 tbsps. butter or healthy oil of choice
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Cilantro leaves as a garnich optional
Instructions
- Make the brown rice by putting two cups of water in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil and add the rice, cilantro and lime juice. Cover and simmer low for 45 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain the canned beans or use two cups cooked dried beans. Place 2-3 tbsp. of butter or healthy oil in a medium fry pan. Heat to medium high and add the chopped onions saute about three minutes till soft. Add the beans and cooked brown rice. Stir constantly in the pan until well incorporated and heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste Add extra cilantro leaves if desired Serves 2 Enjoy!
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