Mexican Rice and Beans
Filling and delicious traditional Mexican dish. The perfect easy vegan dinner!
Yields: Serves 2
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup brown rice
- 1 can black beans
- 1.5 cup vegetable stock or 1+1/2 cubes vegetable bouillon with 1.5 cup water
- 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt or Herbamare
Instructions
Using a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onion and garlic.
Sauté onions and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until soft.
Stir in the brown rice and sauté with onions and garlic for about 5 minutes, adding more oil as need.
Add the vegetable stock, black beans, spices and Herbamare / sea salt.
Once the stew starts boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cover for 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove the lid and stir until the liquid has fully evaporated.
You are now done. Enjoy!
- Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes