Brown Rice & Beans With Ginger Chile Salsa Recipe

Name: Brown Rice & Beans With Ginger Chile Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped, divided; 1 cup brown rice; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 15-oz cans black beans, rinsed; 1 cup vegetable broth or water; 2 red jalapenos chiles, stemmed, halved, seeded; 1 garlic clove; 1 Tbs. chopped peeled ginger; 1 Tbs. finely grated lime zest; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 avocado, halved, pitted, chopped; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; Lime wedges (for serving)

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped, divided
1 cup brown rice
Kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
2 15-oz cans black beans, rinsed
1 cup vegetable broth or water
2 red jalapenos chiles, stemmed, halved, seeded
1 garlic clove
1 Tbs. chopped peeled ginger
1 Tbs. finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 avocado, halved, pitted, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Lime wedges (for serving)

1
Heat 1 Tbs oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/4 onion and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat. Add 2 cups water and season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until rice is tender, 40-50 minutes.
2
Remove from heat. Let stand, covered for 10 minutes. Fold in 1/4 cup cilantro; season with salt & pepper.
3
While rice is cooking, heat remaining oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2/3 of remaining onion. Cook 5 minutes.
4
Add coriander & cumin; stir 1 minute. Add beans & broth; season wtih salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, mashing beans until thickened 8-10 minutes.
5
Pulse chiles, garlic, ginger, lime zest, lime juice and remaining onion in a blender until a chunky sauce forms. Season with salt.
6
Serve rice with beans; top with salsa, avocado, cheese, 1/4 cup cilantro & lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided, 1 medium onion, chopped, divided, 1 cup brown rice, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice & Beans With Ginger Chile Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Brown Rice & Beans With Ginger Chile Salsa

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