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Black Beans + Rice

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 2 cups water or bone broth
  • 1 can or 2 cups cooked black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 large green bell pepper diced small
  • 1 cup frozen organic corn thawed
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes with juices

Dressing:

  • 3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsps freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 Tbsps raw honey
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro leaves
  • 1 clove of fresh garlic
  • sea salt and pepper to taste about 1/4 tsp each

Instructions

  • I like to soak my brown rice for 10 minutes and then rinse it using a fine mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear before cooking. I find that this produces a better finished product but this step is completely optional.
  • Add 2 cups of water/broth into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook the rice according to package directions, until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Or use a rice cooker according to package directions.
  • In a large bowl, combine your cooked rice, black beans, corn, and chopped tomatoes with their juice. Stir well. Add your diced green bell pepper and stir again.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine olive oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, sea salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
  • Pour your dressing over your rice and beans mixture and add chopped parsley, then stir everything together.
  • Taste test and adjust seasonings if desired.
  • Serve right away. Or cover, refrigerate and serve a few hours later which gives flavor time to develop.
  • Enjoy!