BLACK*****Easy Black Beans with Yellow Rice

By Unblond1

We both like this very much AND it's quick and easy. Combine the leftover rice with the leftover beans and the third serving makes a lunch for Dan.

Ingredients

• BEANS:
• 1 tbsp. EVOO
• 1/4 cup finely minced onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped green or red pepper
• 3 oz. shredded leftover chicken breast
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp. each dried oregano and basil
• 1/8 tsp. each cumin, smoked paprika and Pepper d'Espellette or Aleppo pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 - 3 dashes chipotle hot sauce
• chicken broth as needed for consistency
• 1 tsp. sherry or red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro (on my serving)
• RICE:
• 6 tablespoons Lundberg brown basmati rice
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
• OPTIONAL TO SERVE:
• This would be good with a bit of cumin/coriander/lime flavoured yogurt, I think

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery and green pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add garlic and saute a minute or so more.

Stir in drained beans, tomatoes, sugar, oregano, basil, pepper, salt, hot sauce and a splash or two of chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently; set aside if not serving immediately.

When ready to serve, reheat gently, add the chicken (and extra both if required) and heat through.

Remove from heat and stir in vinegar and fresh cilantro, if using.

Meanwhile, cook rice, with the addition of turmeric to the cooking liquid.

Serve hot black bean mixture over rice. Top with a bit of Tex Mex blend if desired (Optional)

NUTRITION: 3 Servings

Calories 309.6
Total Fat 5.8 g
Saturated Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.3 g
Cholesterol 18.4 mg
Sodium 364.0 mg
Potassium 659.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 46.6 g
Dietary Fiber 10.0 g
Sugars 3.5 g
Protein 17.1 g