Recipe: Rice and Beans Pilaf

This rice pilaf is fresh, flavourful and easy to make.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ large red onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock, no sodium added
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1 540 mL can red kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup cilantro, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup green onion, thinly sliced
• Zest and juice of 1 lime

Preparation

In a large saucepan with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until softened, 8-10 minutes. Add rice and stock, seasoning to taste.

Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes. Add thawed corn and beans, Continue cooking until liquid has evaporated and rice is cooked, another 5-7 minutes.

Stir in herbs, lime juice and zest. Season to taste and serve with Roasted Pork Loin.