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Fresh Tasting Black Beans With Rice


"This is my favorite emergency meal, made almost entirely of pantry ingredients when a trip to the store has been missed or is out of the question for some reason."
Original recipe yield: 2 servings.
Prep Time:
20 Minutes
Cook Time:
5 Minutes
Ready In:
25 Minutes
Servings:
2

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; drain and reserve liquid
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried cilantro

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Bring a medium size pot of water to a boil, add rice. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Let rice simmer 15-20 minutes, until tender.
  2. Place beans and rice in a medium size saucepan. Heat over a medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir in reserved bean liquid as needed. Remove pan from heat and stir in lemon juice, garlic powder and cilantro. Let sit a moment, and stir in fresh oregano. Serve immediately.