Here’s a fun nutritional trick, especially for vegetarians. If you eat rice and beans together (or eat them within a few hours of each other), they count as a complete protein. This dish combines both!
Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 5 min.
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
¾ cup cooked brown rice (or quinoa)
¾ cup cooked black beans (or canned black beans, drained, rinsed)
½ cup canned diced tomatoes
½ tsp. chili powder
¼ tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. crumbled queso fresco (or feta cheese)
3 fresh cilantro sprigs, chopped
Preparation:
1. Combine rice, beans, tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin in medium saucepan; mix well.
2. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
3. Place in serving bowl; garnish with cheese and cilantro.
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