BLACK BEANS AND YELLOW RICE

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A completely simple and delicious side dish or vegetarian main meal. I like to serve this with tortilla chips.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) package saffron rice mix
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
sour cream (optional)
sliced green onion (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions; keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, drain beans, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid.
  • Combine beans, reserved liquid, lime juice, chili powder and cumin in a saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated; stir in 1 tablespoon cilantro.
  • Serve beans over rice and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro.
  • Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.2, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 11, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 9.3

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