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    Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans

    Published: May 1, 2017 ยท Updated: Jun 25, 2018 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Easy side dish with only a few, budget friendly ingredients. Perfect pair for tacos, enchiladas, eggs, margaritas, anything!

    Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans from Living Well Kitchen

    Side dishes are something that I forget to post on the blog. I don't see the point in sharing a side dish because most of the time, my side dishes are roasted veggies, baked potatoes and/or roasted potatoes. Maybe some quinoa or rice.

    But when I come up with a side that is easy, only requires a few, budget friendly ingredients, and did I mention easy(?), I feel like I gotta share!

    Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans from Living Well Kitchen

    This Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans is just that! It has only 6 ingredients, and it's full of flavor. But not too much flavor where it competes with the main part of your meal.

    I made a big batch and ate it all week. I love it with Slow Cooker Salsa Pork (well, I actually made that dish with chicken in place of pork which is equally delicious). Sometimes over eggs.

    [clickToTweet tweet="Easy #vegan side dish with only a few, budget friendly ingredients. #glutenfree" quote="Easy #vegan side dish with only a few, budget friendly ingredients. #glutenfree"]

    Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans from Living Well Kitchen

    It is the perfect partner for another slow cooker recipe I'm posting next week (that I am sooo excited about sharing!) -- update: Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo.

    And honestly, it's just really good on it's on.

    This would be a fun side for tacos or another Mexican meal since Cinco de Mayo is this week. Speaking of Cinco de Mayo, you should probably make this Jalapeño Margarita to go along with whatever you eat on Friday (or pretty much any weekend).

    Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans from Living Well Kitchen

    One more thing before we get to the recipe... The absolute easiest way to prepare rice is to cook it like pasta.

    Ignore the package directions that usually leave you with sticky gooey rice.

    It works like a charm and is fluffy every time (and this is how I prepare the rice in the recipe below).

    Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans from Living Well Kitchen

    Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans

    Easy side dish with only a few, budget friendly ingredients. Perfect pair for tacos, enchiladas, eggs, margaritas, anything!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 14
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups water
    • 1 cup brown rice uncooked
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ยฝ teaspoon salt
    • 1 clove garlic grated
    • 15 oz can black beans drained & rinsed
    • ยฝ cup cilantro
    • 3 tablespoon lime juice from 1 lime

    Instructions

    • Bring water to a boil and add rice. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 30-45 minutes until rice is tender but not mushy
    • Drain immediately and toss with oil, salt and garlic
    • Let cool for about 15 minutes. Then stir in black beans, cilantro and lime juice. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Recipe makes 7 cups
    *Can use avocado oil in place of olive oil if desired
    *If you want to use pre-cooked rice, you'll need 4 cups cooked rice. Skip the first step where you boil the water and cook the rice.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans
    Serving Size
     
    0.5 cup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    86
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Potassium
     
    136
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    15
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    40
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    18
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    0.8
    mg
    4
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *
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    Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans recipe from @memeinge is an easy side dish with only a few, budget friendly ingredients. Perfect pair for tacos, enchiladas, eggs, margaritas, anything! Gluten free, dairy free and vegan

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