Black Beans and Brown Rice

This is easy, high fiber and tasty, too!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  cup  raw brown rice
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1  clove garlic
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro, chopped,reserve 2 tablespoons
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cook the brown rice in salted water or broth for 40 minutes.
2. You will have two and a half cups of cooked rice.
3. Transfer the rice to a microwave proof dish.
4. Add the chopped onion, lime juice and drained beans to the rice.
5. Crush the clove of garlic into the mixture, then salt and pepper to taste.
6. Combine ingredients well, and reheat in the microwave for about 6-8 minutes, then garnish with reserved cilantro to serve.