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Prep time: 45 minutes, Serves 4 Cilantro Lime Brown Rice Makes 3 cups 1 cup organic brown rice, rinsed 2 1/2 cups water 1 tsp salt juice of a lime 4 Tbsp. cilantro, finely diced Combine rice and salt in 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir, cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 45 to 50 minutes or until tender. Add the lime juice and cilantro and mix thoroughly. Add more salt to taste. Caribbean Black Beans 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15 oz) can black beans 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (to taste) 4 Tbsp. cilantro, diced 1/2 cup orange juice Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds. Add the beans, cayenne pepper, cilantro and orange juice, mix well and simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes or until the orange juice is absorbed. Burrito Assembly 4 whole wheat tortillas Cilantro lime brown rice Caribbean black beans Salsa, mild, medium or hot – your choice 1 ripe avocado, sliced 2 cups romaine lettuce, sliced into strips Take one tortilla and place a quarter-cup of rice down the center of the tortilla. Place a couple tablespoons of beans over the rice, add a dollop of salsa, lettuce and a couple of slices of avocado, fold up the bottom end of the tortilla, fold in the sides and enjoy. |
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