Seasoned White Beans and Rice |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups mahatma brown rice |
pinch of salt and pepper |
1 lime |
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves |
1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves |
1 cup loosely packed baby arugula leaves |
2 garlic cloves |
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 (15 1/2-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained |
Directions:
1. Prepare rice according to package directions with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2. Meanwhile, grate rind from lime into a small bowl. Cut lime in half, and squeeze juice into bowl.
3. Pulse cilantro, next 3 ingredients, lime rind, and lime juice in a blender until combined. Gradually add olive oil, salt, and pepper, and process just until blended, stopping to scrape down sides.
4. Microwave cannellini beans in a large microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in hot cooked rice. Add cilantro mixture, and toss to combine. Serve warm.
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