BLACK BEAN AND RICE BOWL WITH MANGO SALSA

Black Bean and Rice Bowl with Mango Salsa image

Provided by Gretchen ***

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 25

MANGO SALSA
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 c sweet onion, diced
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
several sprig(s) fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tsp cold pressed hemp oil
1 1/2 tsp rice vinegar, seasoned
1 dash(es) fine sea salt
SMOKY BLACK BEANS
2 can(s) bush's black beans
1 heaping tsp garlic paste
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1 dash(es) cayenne pepper
LEMONGRASS AND LIME RICE
1 c long grain rice, uncooked
2 c water
2 tsp lemongrass paste
zest of 1 lime
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
SERVE WITH:
lime wedges
fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

1. Make your mango salsa: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and put in the fridge to chill.
2. Make your black beans: Rinse one can of beans and reserve the liquid of the other. Add to a medium saucepan along with all the seasonings. Cover and cook on low for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat until ready to serve.
3. Make your rice: Stove top: Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Add to saucepan along with lime zest, lemongrass, salt, and water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat, remove lid, and allow to cool slightly. Squeeze the juice of one lime wedge into rice and stir.
4. Assemble your bowl and serve: Arrange beans and rice. Top with the sweet mango salsa. Tear up a few leaves of cilantro and sprinkle on top. Squeeze lime juice on top. Enjoy!