BROWN RICE AND BEANS WITH GINGER CHILE SALSA

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Provided by Mary Frances Heck

Categories     Bean     Ginger     Rice     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Avocado     Hot Pepper     Healthy     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped, divided
1 cup brown rice
Kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water
2 red jalapeños or Fresno or Holland chiles, stemmed, halved, seeded
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 avocado, halved, pitted, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese or feta
Lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/4 of onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat. Add 2 cups water and season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is just tender, 40-50 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork. Fold in 1/4 cup cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
  • While rice is cooking, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2/3 of remaining onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add coriander and cumin; stir 1 minute. Add beans and broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, occasionally mashing beans, until thickened, 8-10 minutes.
  • Pulse chiles, garlic, ginger, lime zest, lime juice, and remaining onion in a blender until a chunky sauce forms. Season salsa with salt.
  • Serve rice with beans; top with salsa, avocado, cheese, 1/4 cup cilantro, and lime wedges.

Lilly Banna
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. I highly recommend it!


Jagannath Dhakal
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Karren Woodcock
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Moawia khan niazi
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I love the addition of the avocado and cilantro. They add a nice freshness to the dish.


Bob Magot
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my kids.


Kushal Magar
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the beans are cooked perfectly.


Upul Kariyawasam
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This is a great recipe for meal prepping. I make a big batch on the weekend and then have leftovers for lunch all week.


Emon Mir
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The ginger-chile salsa is what really makes this dish. It's so flavorful and adds a nice kick of heat.


Regie Tseung
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of beans and rice, and it's always turned out great.


M. Fahad
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The flavors are amazing and it's really healthy too.


Baffa yarbani
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I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Ramón Campusano
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The ginger-chile salsa was the perfect complement to the hearty brown rice and beans. I especially loved the addition of the avocado and cilantro, which added a refreshing brightness to the dish.