BROWN RICE WITH BEANS AND RED SAUCE

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Simple and kid-friendly, this healthy dish of brown rice, beans, and tomato sauce is perfect on its own but can easy be paired with grilled chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup brown rice
3/4 cup Versatile Tomato Sauce
1 cup canned pinto or black beans, rinsed and drained
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
2 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Bring rice and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water to a boil in a small saucepan. Cover tightly, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 35 minutes until cooked through. Remove from heat; let sit 5 minutes.
  • Heat sauce in a small saucepan. Heat beans in a second pan. Season sauce and beans with salt and pepper. Transfer rice, beans, and sauce to a dinner plate. Top with sour cream and cilantro, if using. Serve hot, with warm tortillas on the side.

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