Three Bean Rice Bowl Recipe
With a variety of beans, this rice bowl takes yummy and nutritious to a whole new level.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 388kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 pound green beans fresh, trimmed
- 1 cup chickpeas cooked
- 1 cup kidney beans cooked
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan and add the rice. Stir and coat the rice with the oil, and cook for 1 minute. Add the black pepper and the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover. Cook the rice for 50 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Let stand for 10 minutes and stir in the cheese.
- When the rice is almost done cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the green beans. Cook for 3-4 minutes then drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Heat the remaining oil in a skillet and add the green beans, chickpeas, and kidney beans. Season with the salt and heat over medium heat until heated through. Serve the beans alongside the rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup rice and 1/2 cup beans | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 131mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11