ACADIAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE

SERVES 6 PORTIONS

1 1⁄2 cups brown rice

3 1⁄2 cups low sodium vegetable broth

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1⁄2 yellow onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 425g (15oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1⁄4 cup diced tomatoes

1 tsp parsley

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp oregano

1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper

1⁄4 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp salt

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 1190kcal
Fat: 9.2g (1.8g S.Fat)
Carbs: 253.3g
Protein: 44.3g
Sugar: 7.5g
Sodium: 1411mg

METHOD

Cook the brown rice according to your preference. I use a rice cooker. For this recipe, cook the rice with vegetable broth.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat before adding the onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the onion is transparent. Combine all of the remaining ingredients (except the rice) in the large skillet with the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 10 minutes. Heat through the rice.

SLOW COOKER BLACK BEAN AND LENTIL SUPER BURRITOS

SERVES 6 PORTIONS

2 425g (15oz) cans diced tomatoes

1⁄4 cup salsa

2 425g (15oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup brown rice

1⁄2 cup corn, fresh, frozen, or canned

2 tbsp taco seasoning

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp salt

2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped

2 1⁄2 cups vegetable broth

1⁄2 cup lentils

12 whole wheat tortillas

Additional toppings, such as more salsa, avocado or guacamole, and black olives

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 1246kcal
Fat: 25.4g (8.7g S.Fat)
Carbs: 193.6g
Protein: 67g
Sugar: 9.2g
Sodium: 2634mg

METHOD

In a slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, salsa, beans, rice, corn, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, chipotles, and broth. Cover and stir. Cook for 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high.

For the last 40 minutes of cooking, add the lentils. Continue to cook the lentils until they are tender. The rice will be tender, and most of the liquid will have been absorbed. This is the stuffing.

Lay out the tortillas and spoon about 13 to 12 cup of the filling (for a very large burrito) onto each. Filling should be spread down the center of the tortilla. Fold each end over the point edge of the beans by about 112inches. Then, along the long edge, roll up the tortilla. If you want to use a specific technique on these, go ahead and do so.

Stack and top with additional salsa, avocado or guacamole, and black olives.