Name: Cilantro Lime Rice with Black Beans recipe by Sonia Shringarpure at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked long grain rice; 1 Large onion chopped; 2 green chilies; 1 red bell pepper (or green) chopped; 1 can black beans washed and drained; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; Juice of 1 lime; 1-1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 or 2 chipotle adobo chili chopped finely; 3 tbsp oil; Salt to taste; Water as per required quantity (1 cup rice and 2 cup water); Handful of Grated cheese

ABOUT Cilantro Lime Rice with Black Beans RECIPE

This is a mildly flavored rice but packed with nutrients. Usually this rice is packed in a burrito with the various accompaniments like caramelized onions, peppers, chicken, steak, etc. and topped with sour cream, hot salsa, and guacamole. This dish makes a great burrito bowl.

Ingredients Serving: 3

2 cups cooked long grain rice
1 Large onion chopped
2 green chilies
1 red bell pepper (or green) chopped
1 can black beans washed and drained
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
1-1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 or 2 chipotle adobo chili chopped finely
3 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
Water as per required quantity (1 cup rice and 2 cup water)
Handful of Grated cheese

Instructions

Heat oil in a skillet. Add green chilies and chipotle chili.
Add onions and saute till the onions sweat and turn translucent.
Add peppers and black beans. Stir fry for a minute.
Add garlic powder, lime juice, salt to taste, and cilantro reserving some for garnish.
Add rice and stir well to mix all. Cook for few minutes till steaming (approximately 5 minutes) on low heat.
Garnish with cheese and cilantro before serving.

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