The past few weeks I've been itching for something new for lunch. First, I tried out a yummy roasted veggie spread. Last week, I tried a delicious black bean and broccoli rice.
This was a perfect lunch topped with a little cheese. Because, hey - when you're eating whole grains, vitamin-packed green veggies, a delicious black legumes, a little protein and lactose is good for me. It's got calcium, right?
I also greatly enjoyed it tucked inside a nice whole wheat tortilla.
If you're looking for a change up -- a little spring cleaning of your lunches -- I invite you to give this dish a try. I modified the recipe to use Minute Brown Rice, and therefore the whole recipe went together in less than 10 minutes.
Broccoli and Black Bean Rice - Adapted from Beloved Green
2 C chicken broth
1 C brown rice {I used minute}
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1 C black beans
1 (16oz) bag of frozen broccoli
Begin by cooking the brown rice in the chicken stock. Add in the thyme and a dash of pepper, if you wish.
Meanwhile, steam the frozen broccoli until tender. (If you use regular rice and have a rice cooker with a steamer, steam the broccoli while the rice is cooking!)
Stir the broccoli and black beans together.
When the rice is done, stir this in with the broccoli and beans; sprinkle with seasoned salt.
Mix well.
Serve warm; or chill and serve chilled later.
Enjoy!
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Mmm yummy! Healthy, easy and delicious, sounds like an ideal lunch to me!
ReplyDeleteThat would be so good in a tortilla, maybe with some roasted red peppers on it too!
ReplyDeleteOh, I think my son would enjoy this recipe! I will have to bookmark it and try it for him.
ReplyDeleteThat's actually already one of my favorite meals! I love having broccoli and black beans with brown rice. I usually even spritz some lemon juice over the rice and it gives it a nice, tangy flavor. =] Simply, but yummy! Never thought to try it in a tortilla though!
ReplyDeleteI like the addition of the wheat tortilla shell.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative idea for lunch! I'm always looking for ways to spice up my brown bag, so thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteI love the thought of this on a tortilla. It love broccoli and beans, this is a keeper, thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful meatless meal. Thanks for faithfully linking up each week. I really appreciate the support.
ReplyDeleteSo simple, but so good! With a new baby I need all the quick and healthy recipes I can get! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDoes c mean cup or can? Do you drain the beans?
ReplyDeleteYes, rinse and drain the beans, and then add 1 cup (C) to the mixture.
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