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Lunchtime Beans And Rice Recipe


Lunchtime Beans And Rice Recipe
Nice and zippy, this salad is a great pick-me-up in the middle of the day with enough balance of complex carbs and protein to keep you going all the way home. Works great in bentos or all on it's own!

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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1 cup raw long-grain brown rice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cubanelle pepper, diced
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 19-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Directions
  1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
  2. Add the rice, reduce the heat and simmer (covered) for 40 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Transfer to a large bowl and cool.
  4. Combine broth and cornstarch in a small microwaveable cup.
  5. Heat 30-45 seconds, stirring every 15, until clear and thick. Set aside.
  6. Heat 1/4 cup water in a non-stick pan.
  7. Add the peppers, onion and garlic and stir until slightly browned, about 7 minutes.
  8. Add the zest, corn and salt and cook 1 minute.
  9. Transfer the vegetables to the bowl with the rice.
  10. Add the beans, thickened broth and vinegar and toss well.
  11. Season with plenty of pepper and toss again. Add hot sauce if you want more heat.

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Amount Per Serving
Calories: 339.4
Total Fat: 2.3 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 613.2 mg
Total Carbs: 70.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 11.7 g
Protein: 13.4 g


Lovely recipe, jo-jo-ba! Thanks and FIVE !


Very nice recipe, Jojo! Saved and will try it!


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