Lime Rice and Black Beans

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Lime Rice and Black Bean by My Darling Vegan

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup brown rice

• 1 tsp oil

• 1 small red onion, diced

• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1/4 tsp cayenne

• 1/2 - 1 tsp salt

• juice of 1 lime

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook rice according to package instructions. While rice is cooking, prepare the beans. 

2. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until translucent and fragrant. ​

3. Add bell peppers and jalapeños and stir to combine. 

4. Stir in cumin, cayenne, salt, and lime juice.

5. Add black beans, stirring until well combined, then bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes while rice continues to cook. Remove from heat. 

6. Stir in cooked rice and serve immediately with fresh cilantro and lime juice. 

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