Black Beans and Rice

Here's an great recipe from the American Heart Association's Meals in Minutes Cookbook.

Black Beans and Rice

Star Rating: 4 stars

2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 medium cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. salt

15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained

Cook rice using package directions, omitting salt and margarine.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, garlic, and salt.

Stir beans into cooked rice; transfer to serving platter. Drizzle with oil mixture and stir gently.

6 servings; 1 cup per serving

Per serving: Calories 241, Protein 7 g, Carbohydrates 0 mg, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated 1 g, Polyunsaturated 1 g, Monounsaturated 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Sodium 198 mg

5 Weight Watchers points/serving

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