SIMPLY AMAZING! ….. New Class begins today

It’s Meatless Monday, the beginning of a new year and the first day of a new class in the members area.  These are all good reasons to share this delicious and hearty recipe from Jan, one of Marilu’s class coaches and the coach of our current class, “Simply Amazing!”  If you’d like more recipes like this, plus tips on how to make your healthy lifestyle easier check out the link at the bottom of this post.  Join today and you can purchase a new registration at the renewal rate and receive a welcome gift from Marilu.

Cuban Black Beans and Rice

Serves 4

1 cup brown rice

2 cups water

2 TBSP olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

½ tsp chili powder

1 can diced tomatoes, with liquid

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained (or 3 cups cooked black beans)

Optional: Cilantro and lime

Toast rice in a dry pan, over medium-low heat, until fragrant and toasted, 3-5 minutes. Add 1 cup water and salt to taste. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 1 hour. Uncover, fluff rice and set aside.

Heat a large skillet over med-high heat and add oil. When hot, add onions and cook until softened, 1-2 minutes. Add peppers, garlic and chili powder and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, 2-3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes with their liquid and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in beans, then simmer five minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, and serve beans over rice with a lime wedge. Garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired.

 

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