Italian Beans and Rice

SERVES 4 

Calories: 285 

Carbs: 50 g 

Fiber: 9 g 

Protein: 8 g

1. HEAT 1 T oil and SAUTE about 7 minutes

   1. • 1 cup onions, diced

2. ADD and SAUTE about 2 minutes

   1. • 1 red bell, diced

      • 1 T Herbs de Provence

3. ADD and SAUTE about 1 minute

   1. • 5 cloves garlic, crushed

      • 1 t chili paste

      • 1/2 t onion grains

      • 1/2 t garlic grains

      • 1/4 cup tomato paste

      • 1/4 t smoked paprika

4. ADD and SIMMER 30 minutes covered

   1. • 1 cup brown rice, washed and rinsed

      • 1.5 cups light stock

      • 1 bay leaf

      • 1/2 t salt

      • Pepper

5. REST 30 minutes covered then ADD

   1. • 1/3 cup parsley, chopped

      • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

      • 1 T lemon juice