This dish can be served as a side dish or a vegetarian main dish. It's light and refreshing, with Jasmine rice, black beans, freshly squeezed lime juice and cilantro.
2 c. vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 c. Jasmine rice, uncooked, or a rice that says on the package that it takes 15 minutes to cook
1/4 t. salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 to 2 T. lime juice, freshly squeezed, divided
15 oz. can black beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
In a large, deep skillet or a large sauce pan,
add the broth, uncooked rice, salt and garlic to the skillet; bring to boil; stir well. Reduce heat to a low boil. Cover; simmer 15-20 minutes, until the rice is cooked through. Remove from heat.
Stir in 1 T. lime juice, black beans, and cilantro to the cooked rice. Taste, adding more salt or a small amount of lime juice, if desired.
4 servings.