OAXACAN RICE AND BEANS

Oaxacan Rice and Beans image

Provided by Az B8990

Time 45m

Yield 6 side dishes, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 fresh poblano peppers, seeded and finely chopped or 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chili peppers, drained
1 fresh serrano chili peppers, or jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped or 1 can jalapeno pepper, rinsed, drained, seeded, and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 cup long grain white rice
2 1/4 cups chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

In a large skillet cook carrot, onion, poblano pepper, serrano pepper, and garlic in hot oil for 3 minutes.
Still in the uncooked rice. Cook and stir contstantly over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until rice is lightly browned.
Carefully stir in broth and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
Add green beans, cover and cook for 5 more minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
Stir in black beans and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.8, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 591, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 2, Protein 14.3