black bean and rice bowl with mango salsa
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 :)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- MANGO SALSA
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup sweet onion, diced
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- several sprig fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cold pressed hemp oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar, seasoned
- 1 dash fine sea salt
- SMOKY BLACK BEANS
- 2 cans bush's black beans
- 1 heaping teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- LEMONGRASS AND LIME RICE
- 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons lemongrass paste
- zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- SERVE WITH:
- lime wedges
- fresh cilantro, chopped
How To Make black bean and rice bowl with mango salsa
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Step 1Make your mango salsa: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and put in the fridge to chill.
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Step 2Make 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.
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Step 3Make 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.
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Step 4Assemble 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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Category:
Other Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Keyword:
#cumin
Keyword:
#lime
Keyword:
#cilantro
Keyword:
#chipotle
Keyword:
#lemongrass
Ingredient:
Beans/Legumes
Culture:
Caribbean
Method:
Stove Top
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