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Creamy Rice And Beans
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
If you love the filling in the burritos at Chipotle, you'll love this side dish inspired by the flavors in those massive monsters. I've tried to lighten this dish with low-fat sour cream and just enough cheese to add a little body. Read more . Goes great with grilled chicken!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup white jasmine rice (uncooked)
3/4 cup chicken stock (or broth)
2 cloves of garlic - peeled and smashed
fresh juice of 1 lime
1 can black beans - rinsed and drained
1/4 cup low fat sour cream
1/4 cup shredded mexican-blend cheese
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp chile powder
salt to taste
Directions:
1. Stir together rice, stock and garlic in medium saucepan
2. Heat on medium-high heat to boiling
3. Stir once, cover and reduce heat to low
4. Simmer rice on low heat for 20 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed
5. Add lime juice to rice
6. Re-cover rice and continue to simmer for 2 additional minutes
7. Lightly fluff rice with fork and stir in black beans - re-cover and heat additional 3 minutes or until beans are heated
8. Remove rice from heat
9. Stir in sour cream, cheese, cilantro and chile powder until well blended
10. Add Salt to taste
11. Serve immediately!
By RecipeOfHealth.com