Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans

Fluffy white rice tossed with fresh squeezed lime juice and chopped cilantro.A great blend of flavors that give a soothing and comforting taste.

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Delicious, slightly tangy, basmati rice with a touch of cilantro.A great blend of flavors that give a soothing and comforting taste. Fresh lime juice wake up your taste buds and cilantro jazz up the white rice to create an outstanding rice dish.

My love for this dish started here......

Friday nights are almost often eat-out nights! Its the end of the work week so we are tired but we are in mood to eat something tasty (of course!), healthy(yeah right!) and satisfying. By default, our friday night eat out place is Chipotle. We loooooove the burrito bowl and my favorite part is cilantro lime rice.

Burrito bowl is black beans layered on a bed of Cilantro lime rice, with a serving of grilled meat or veggies, topped with pica de gallo, a dollop of sour cream and guacamole served in a bowl.

Fluffy white rice is tossed with fresh squeezed lime juice and chopped cilantro. The tangy lime infused basmati rice is mild yet flavorful. Seasoned black beans add a nice bite and the extra kick to the dish. This light, healthy and hearty dish is the perfect choice for any meal.

Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans

Makes - 2 Servings

Cilantro Lime Rice		Black Beans
Basmati Rice	- 4 cups cooked	Black Beans	- 1 can
Lime Juice	- 1/2 cup	Vegetable broth	- 2 cups
Cilantro	- a handful roughly chopped	Cumin	- 1 tsp
Oil	- 2 tbsp	Oil	- 2 tbsp
Salt	- to taste	Salt	- to taste

Heat oil in a pan.

Stir in rice, lime juice and cilantro.

Add salt and stir till the rice is heated through.

In another pan, heat oil.

Add the vegetable broth, black beans, cumin and salt.

Let it boil for few minutes till the broth thickens a little.

Now layer some cilantro lime rice in a bowl, top with some black beans,pica de gallo or corn salsa and serve with dollop of sour cream.