BLACK BEANS AND RICE

This warm and satisfying dish will support your Kidney function and provides an anti-inflammatory effect. Save your energy. Double the recipe for extra meals.

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Yields2 Servings
 1 cup of rice, rinsed
 2 cups water or broth
 2 Tablespoons olive oil
 1 teaspoon of salt
 1 teaspoon of turmeric
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1/2 white onion, diced
 1/2 red pepper, chopped
 1- 8 ounce can diced tomatoes
 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
 freshly ground black pepper to taste
 handful of cilantro
1

Bring water or broth to a boil. Add the rice and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and partially cover until the water is absorbed.

2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add garlic, salt and onions and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until onions are translucent.

3

Add the chopped peppers and black beans.

4

Sauté for an additional minute.

5

Add turmeric and diced tomatoes. Stir gently and cook for 2 minutes or until tomatoes are warm.

6

Adjust seasoning to taste.

7

Before serving add cracked pepper and cilantro and mix gently. Scoop the rice into a bowl and top with the bean mixture.

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Ingredients

 1 cup of rice, rinsed
 2 cups water or broth
 2 Tablespoons olive oil
 1 teaspoon of salt
 1 teaspoon of turmeric
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1/2 white onion, diced
 1/2 red pepper, chopped
 1- 8 ounce can diced tomatoes
 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
 freshly ground black pepper to taste
 handful of cilantro

Directions

1

Bring water or broth to a boil. Add the rice and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and partially cover until the water is absorbed.

2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add garlic, salt and onions and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until onions are translucent.

3

Add the chopped peppers and black beans.

4

Sauté for an additional minute.

5

Add turmeric and diced tomatoes. Stir gently and cook for 2 minutes or until tomatoes are warm.

6

Adjust seasoning to taste.

7

Before serving add cracked pepper and cilantro and mix gently. Scoop the rice into a bowl and top with the bean mixture.

Notes

BLACK BEANS AND RICE