Mojo-Style Black Bean and Rice Bowl
Description
These mojo-style black bean and brown rice bowls are an easy lunch or dinner option full of zesty, savory flavor.
Ingredients
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4 cups water
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2 cups brown rice
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salt
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2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
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1 onion, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
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1/2 lime, juiced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 white onion, sliced
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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2 tablespoons orange juice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
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1 cup fresh salsa
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1 cup sour cream, or to taste
Directions
1
Mix rice with water and a dash of salt in a 4-quart saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir, cover, reduce heat, and let simmer until tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
2
At the same time, drain most of the liquid from the beans and combine with onion and cayenne in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, 15 to 20 minutes. Add cilantro and lime juice, stir, and remove from heat.
3
Combine garlic and salt for sauce in a small bowl; mash together to form a paste. Add garlic paste to sliced onion, olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, and cumin in an electric blender and process until smooth. Transfer to a small nonstick skillet and simmer, stirring regularly and taking care not to burn, for 5 minutes.
4
Layer 1 cup of rice, 2 to 3 tablespoons mojo Cubano, 3/4 cup black beans, a generous sprinkling of Cheddar cheese, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream in a large bowl. Repeat for each serving.