Scallion-Lime Rice & Beans
- 4Servings
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
Preparation
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.
