Ingredients
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1 cup brown rice, uncooked
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2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
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2 carrots, coarsely grated
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1 large tomatoes, diced (cored if you prefer)
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1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 tablespoon jalapeno, diced
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 teaspoons oil
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2 teaspoons apple juice
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salt and black pepper
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion, minced
Instructions
- Place brown rice in a pot and cover with the 2 cups of broth/water. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer uncovered for 40 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and rice has softened.
- Meanwhile combine carrots, tomato, kidney beans and jalapenos in a big bowl. Add minced onion, garlic, oil and apple juice. Mix to combine.
- When rice is ready, drain off any remaining liquid and add rice to veggies. Mix well, season with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Enjoy! :).