27 Dec Cheesy Rice And Beans
Servings: 4
Estimated Total Prep Time: 60 minutes
NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving)
Calories: 527
Total Protein: 17 grams
Total Carbs: 56 grams
Total Fat: 27 grams
Saturated Fat: 8 grams
Total Fiber: 9 grams
INGREDIENTS
1 cup short grain brown rice
2 cups water
4 tbsp canola oil
1 can (14 oz) black beans
1 ¼ cups grated Manchego cheese (can substitute Pecorino Romano or any aged Pecorino)
¾ tsp sambal olek (can substitute hot sauce of choice, if desired) or more, to taste
2/3 cup quartered cherry tomato
PREPARATION
Prepare brown rice per the instructions on the manufacturer’s package. Set aside and leave covered.
Drain and rinse black beans. Grate Manchego cheese with a box grater or microplane. Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters and set aside.
Put canola oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add brown rice, black beans, Manchego cheese, and sambal olek. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes. Toss to warm tomatoes (not to cook them).
Serve equal portions in four bowls.