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Black Beans & Brown Rice

Affordable Quick & Easy African Heritage Diet Vegetarian & Vegan Diet Side Dish Dinner Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian

A staple pair throughout the African diaspora, beans-and-rice can be enjoyed separately or together to round out any meal. Time saving tip: prepare extra brown rice and store the leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer for another meal.

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Prep Time:

10 minutes

Total Time:

45 minutes

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 220
  • Fat: 1.5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Carbohydrate: 45g
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Protein: 6.7g
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Ingredients

4 cups water

2 cups uncooked brown rice

1 (20-ounce) can of no-salt black beans

3 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Bring the water and rice to boil in a medium pan or pot. Simmer for 35-40 minutes covered, or until the water is absorbed, and the rice is tender and cooked through.
  2. When the rice is close to finished, in a medium pan, cook the black beans along with their liquid and the garlic on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Combine the rice and beans together, and serve. Garnish as you wish!

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