Worldly rice and beans

Servings 4
Cuisines:
  • Prep Time : 15 min
  • Cook Time : 30 min
  • Ready Time : 45 min

Rice & Beans is a staple dish for many countries around the world, especially poorer countries. Apparently they figured out long before recent scientific affirmation that the combination of grains and legumes makes for a very healthy and tasty meal.

Ingredients Directions
  • 2 cups rice not converted
  • 2 cans black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups diced onion
  • 2 cups diced bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in large sauce pan. Add onions and saute 2-3 minutes. Add peppers and garlic and continue sauteing 5-10 minutes, or until peppers and onions are soft. Add spices (except cilantro). Add rice and continue cookin g 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes, water, and beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook covered approximately twenty minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cilantro. Serves 3-4.

Posted August 20, 2010 by robfelty

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