Scallion-Lime Rice and Beans
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Rachel Ray mag.
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tsp. lime zest
- 5 scallions, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp. peanut oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 can (15oz.) pinto beans, rinsed
- 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
- 3 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
Directions
- In a saucepan, bring rice and 1 1/4 cups stock to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 35 minutes. Stir in the zest and half the scallions. In another saucepan, heat oil over medium-high; cook garlic and remaining scallions for 30 seconds. Add beans, juice and 1/4 cup stock. Cook, stirring, until hot. Add cilantro.