RICE COOKED IN BLACK BEAN BROTH

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The nutritious broth that remains after cooking black beans makes a flavorful, rich broth for cooking rice. The Mexicans have been doing this for a long time. Adapted from Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Rice

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 white onion, finely diced
1 1/4 cups long grain brown rice (or white rice)
2 -3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon anise seed
2 cups black bean broth (from cooking black beans or broth plus water)
1 cup tomatoes, peeled, diced (fresh or canned)
salt
queso fresco
diced jalapeno chile
chopped cilantro
slivered scallion
chopped tomato
sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a 3 quart saucepan.
  • Add the onion and saute over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the rice, garlic, and anise and stir to coat the rice.
  • Cook until the rice is light gold, 3-4 minutes, then add the broth, tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is done, 18-25 minutes.
  • Turn into a serving dish and add desired garnishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.4, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 686.4, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3, Protein 5.9

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