Pinto Bean and Brown Rice Pilaf

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Lime - 1, juiced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable broth - 2 cups
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Pinto beans - 1 can, drained and rinsed
• Brown rice - 1 cup

Let's Get Started

1. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the brown rice to the skillet and stir to coat it with the onion and garlic mixture.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
5. Stir in the drained and rinsed pinto beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
7. Serve hot as a main course or a side dish.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 65g
• Protein: 15g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Sugar: 2g