BLACK BEAN AND RICE BOWL WITH MANGO SALSA

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Rice infused with the flavor of lemongrass and lime is served with smoky black beans and a sweet mango salsa. This dish is for cilantro lovers only :)

Provided by Gretchen ***

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 25

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Ingredients

MANGO SALSA
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 c sweet onion, diced
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
several sprig(s) fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tsp cold pressed hemp oil
1 1/2 tsp rice vinegar, seasoned
1 dash(es) fine sea salt
SMOKY BLACK BEANS
2 can(s) bush's black beans
1 heaping tsp garlic paste
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1 dash(es) cayenne pepper
LEMONGRASS AND LIME RICE
1 c long grain rice, uncooked
2 c water
2 tsp lemongrass paste
zest of 1 lime
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
SERVE WITH:
lime wedges
fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

1. Make your mango salsa: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and put in the fridge to chill.
2. Make your black beans: Rinse one can of beans and reserve the liquid of the other. Add to a medium saucepan along with all the seasonings. Cover and cook on low for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat until ready to serve.
3. Make your rice: Stove top: Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Add to saucepan along with lime zest, lemongrass, salt, and water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat, remove lid, and allow to cool slightly. Squeeze the juice of one lime wedge into rice and stir.
4. Assemble your bowl and serve: Arrange beans and rice. Top with the sweet mango salsa. Tear up a few leaves of cilantro and sprinkle on top. Squeeze lime juice on top. Enjoy!

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Raiden Cline

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I made this recipe for my vegan friends and they loved it! The black beans and rice were a great source of protein and the mango salsa added a nice pop of flavor.

Mel

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This dish is a great way to use up ripe mangoes. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this dish. It's a great summer meal!

lepo gecko

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I'm not usually a fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the mango salsa was a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again.

Liz Nyamasio

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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover black beans and rice. I love the addition of the mango salsa. It really adds a nice pop of flavor to the dish.

Ja'kya Webster

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a party or potluck. I always get rave reviews when I make it.

Shahbaz malik 1

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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat healthy. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor of the mango salsa. I also love that this dish is packed with protein and fiber.

Sajjad Ullah

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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.

Catalyst

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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed the flavor it added to this dish. It really helped to brighten up the flavors of the black beans and rice.

Syafiq Mdnoor

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This recipe is a great way to use up ripe mangoes. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this dish. It's a great summer meal!

DH Hamidul

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I made this recipe for my vegan friends and they loved it! The black beans and rice were a great source of protein and the mango salsa added a nice pop of flavor.

Aziz brohi

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This dish is a great way to use up leftover black beans and rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids love the mango salsa!

Huzaifa Imran

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The mango salsa is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe!

Ecko Kent

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This is one of my favorite recipes! It's so versatile and can be made with a variety of different ingredients. I love to add grilled chicken or shrimp to mine.

Pablo dc

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I'm not usually a fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the mango salsa was a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again.

Bhangar Sahib

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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The black beans and rice were perfectly cooked, and the mango salsa was the perfect complement.