Friday, July 31, 2020

Cilantro Lime Right Rice & Black Beans

  • 1 - 7 oz. package cilantro lime Right Rice
  • 1 1/3 cups organic reduced sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 organic bell peppers, seeded & chopped
  • 1 organic jalapeno pepper, seeded & minced
  • 1 organic red onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
  • 1 - 15 oz. can organic black beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. coriander
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • freshly ground black pepper


First, prepare the Right Rice.  Bring 1 1/3 cups vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.  Add the Right Rice, give it a stir, cover the pan and remove it from the heat.  Let stand covered. off the heat, for 12 minutes.  Fluff it with a fork, recover the pan and allow it to sit for 2 more minutes.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.  Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper and jalapeno to the skillet and saute until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. 


Pour the beans into the skillet and season with the cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne and black pepper.  Stir to mix everything together and keep on warm.  


When the Right Rice is done, add it to the skillet, stir to combine.


Yields 4 heaping 1-cup servings:  342 calories, 4.7g fat, 17.4g protein, 14.4g fiber.  Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free, Corn Free. 

Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce with grated dairy free cheese (or regular), avocado chunks and sliced green onions.  Yummy!


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