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Savory black beans and rice

Serves 4

Brown rice can take a long time to cook. Save yourself the trouble by purchasing precooked brown rice in the freezer section. It takes great and cooks in minutes. Pair this with a simple green salad.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion (about 3 inches in diameter), chopped
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups cooked brown rice

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes, until onions are softened and just beginning to caramelize. Add lime juice and stir to combine, scraping the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and oregano. Stir to combine.
2. Add the tomatoes (with juices) and the black beans. Let cook for an additional 5-6 minutes.
3. Serve the black bean mixture over rice.

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