30 MINUTE BLACK BEANS AND LIME RICE RECIPE


INGREDIENTS

Black Beans
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans low sodium organic black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small red onion, chopped_
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth, (I use low sodium)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2/3 cup organic corn
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pink salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Cayenne pepper to taste
  • Optional chipotle powder, I've been loving this addition lately

Lime Rice
  • 2 cups uncooked organic brown rice
  • Juice of 2-3 limes

Garnish
  • Fresh organic cilantro
  • Organic lime wedges


INSTRUCTIONS

    Cooking Rice
  1. Cook the rice according to the package or your rice cooker .
  2. Once the rice has fully cooked, squeeze in the juice of 2-3 limes and mix.
    3. Cooking Beans
  3. In a large saucepan, soften the diced onion and garlic in 1 Tablespoon broth, adding more broth as needed. This will take about 5-8 minutes.
  4. Once the onion begins to soften, mix in the seasonings and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Now add the broth, water, beans and corn to the saucepan. Cover and let simmer for 15 min.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings.
    7. To Serve
  7. Add 1 cup of lime rice and 1 cup of bean mixture to your bowl. Be sure to add in a bit of broth from the bean mixture.
  8. Serve with extra lime wedges, plenty of cilantro and a side of organic tortilla chips.
NOTES
*For an added flavor toss in a can of fire roasted tomatoes to the pot of beans!
*If using a low sodium or light vegetable broth, omit the water and use all broth.
*For best flavor, measure the seasoning using a full scoop, don't level.
Note: This recipe makes enough to serve 4 as a main dish.  For a smaller portion or to serve as a side, the recipe can be cut in half.
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