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Black Bean and Brown Rice Extravaganza
By Ameth Barrera
INGREDIENTS:

2 cans black beans (no salt added/low sodium), rinsed and drained
1 cup water or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon Bragg® Liquid Aminos
1 teaspoon red chili powder
2 to 3 tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 can water chestnuts, drained
1 cup corn: fresh, frozen or canned
2 red, yellow or green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 bunch cilantro, rinsed and chopped
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
3 cups cooked brown rice
Salsa or tamari, to taste

PREPARATION:

Heat the beans with the cup of water or vegetable stock, Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, and chili powder. Chop vegetables and place in individual bowls. To serve, place several big spoonfuls of brown rice onto large plates and ladle beans on top. Add generous handfuls of chopped vegetables on top of the beans. Add salsa or tamari to taste and serve with healthy chips or warm corn tortillas.