Brown Rice with Black Beans and Peppers

For those wanting to add more tasty, wholesome grains to their diets, here is a brown rice recipe that goes great with chicken, pork, or a side complement to a tossed green salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt (Optional)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 5 cups chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons butter and salt; stir in brown rice. Cover pot. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes.

Step 2

Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a separate saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute red bell pepper until semi-soft, about 5 minutes. Add onion; saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in black beans, garlic, cumin, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Pour vegetables into a large serving bowl; add the cooked rice and toss.