Rice and Black Bean Pilaf
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 308 calorie
- Total Fat
- 6 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 1 grams
- Cholesterol
- 0 milligrams
- Sodium
- 155 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 54 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 6 grams
- Protein
- 11 grams
- Sugar
- 5 grams
- Total: 1 hr
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 45 min
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.
- 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