Ingredients
½ tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic, minced
2 tbsp yellow onions, minced
2 cups tomatoes, diced
½ tsp rosemary, dried
½ tsp thyme, dried
3 cups brown rice
½ cup lemon juice
3 cups water
½ cup black beans, canned and cooked
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp chili powder
parsley, optional, for garnish
Preparation
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the garlic, onion, and tomatoes, then saute for 4 minutes.
Add rosemary, thyme and, finally, brown rice. Continue to sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the lemon juice and continue stirring until rice is evenly coated.
Transfer the sautéed rice into the rice cooker. Add 3 cups of water, and cook the rice according to the rice cooker’s instructions or until the rice softens and the liquid evaporates.
Next, transfer the cooked rice into a big bowl.
Add the black beans, cayenne pepper and chili powder. Mix thoroughly.
Garnish the black beans and rice with parsley, and serve!
