Rice and Black Bean Pilaf

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

1 cup brown rice, uncooked
2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 large carrot, finely diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes
1 (15.5 ounce) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley leaves

Directions

Place rice and chicken broth in a saucepot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook rice, covered, until tender and all the liquid is absorbed, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover, and fluff with a fork.

Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, celery, carrot, cumin and chili flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender but not mushy, about 6 minutes. Stir in black beans and cook until just warmed through, about 1-2 minutes.

Combine onion-black bean mixture and hot rice in a serving bowl and toss to combine. Garnish with parsley.

Per Serving:

(1 serving equals 1 1/2 cups pilaf)

Calories 310; Total Fat 6 g; (Sat Fat 1 g, Mono Fat 3.5 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 11 g; Carb 57 g; Fiber 8 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 290 mg

Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Niacin, Vitamin K, Manganese, Phosphorus

Good source of: Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium

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Mary Beth Garden City, NY 03-02-2010
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So tasty - excellent recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I believe I added approximatey 1-2 tsp more of oil to the veggies. Other than that, I followed exact instructions and it was... delicious. The oregano and cumin helped my kitchen smell like someone knew what they were doing in there.Read more
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A. Atlanta, GA 02-28-2010
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Very Good - Couldn't Stop Eating It
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this tonight exactly as the recipe stated with one exception - I did not use low-sodium chicken broth. I planned to... have this a sa side dish, but couldn't stop eating it long enough to get to the rest of the meal. I must have eaten at least half of it. It's very filling and good for you as well as good to you. I'm always looking for another way to use black beans that I love so much. Thisis a keeper.Read more
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aly Roswell, GA 02-23-2010
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Loved It
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

EXCELLENT HEALTHY SIDE DISH. We LOVED IT. Made some quick fajitas and served the beans and rice right along... side. DeliciousRead more
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Jill Greenwood, IN 02-01-2010
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So delicous!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I absolutely love this recipe!! It is a complete meal that is super easy to make. The brown rice and black beans go... perfectly together and I found out that the reheated leftovers taste even better. This will definitely be part of my regular rotation from now on.Read more
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Eve Cherry Hill, NJ 01-31-2010
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Easy, Healthy and Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Easy, with a little spice
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grace bayside, NY 12-31-2009
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Quick, easy, healthy and very tasty! Finally an easy and healthy beans and rice recipe . This one is a keeper!