Coconut Rice with Black Beans
Traditional rice and beans are given a tropical treatment of coconut and banana that goes perfect with baked tofu or mild white fish and mango salsa.
Servings 6
Calories 198kcal
Equipment
- 3 quart pot with lid or similar size
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup Unsweetened Coconut Beverage
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Long Grain Brown Rice
- 1 Banana mashed
- 1 can No Added Salt Black Beans drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Combine coconut beverage and water in a pot, and bring to a boil.
- Add the rice, then reduce heat to low, put the lid on, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed; about 20-25 minutes.
- Add mashed banana and black beans, stir, and continue to simmer until rice is tender, and mixture is creamy.
- Remove from the heat and allow to rest with the lid on for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with mint, if desired.
Notes
Note: If you have a different kind of rice, note the cooking time of your variety. It may need to simmer more or less than these instructions.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 3.5mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 5.3g | Sugar: 3.7g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Vitamin K: 1.7µg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.3mg | Magnesium: 80mg
