Scallion-Lime Rice & Beans

By cserumga

Makes 4 servings, 300 calories per serving

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain brown rice
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 5 scallions, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 15 ounce can pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from rachaelraymag.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, bring rice and 1 3/4 cups stock to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 35 minutes. Stir in the zest and half the scallions. In another saucepan, heat oil over medium-high; cook garlic and remaining scallions for 30 seconds. Add beans, juice and 1/4 cup stock. Cook, stirring, until hot. Add cilantro.