Mika’s Rice and Beans
By Mika McDougall
A few months ago when we were in Portland, our daughter-in-law, Mika, prepared this delicious rice dish for us after she picked us up at the airport. This goes together quite quickly and makes a fast meal for 2 people.
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Ingredients
2 Tbsp
Vegetable broth
1
Onion, chopped
1 Clove
Garlic, minced
2 Tbsp
Balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp
Soy sauce (optional)
1 Tbsp
Lemon juice
1/2 Tsp
Hot chili sauce (optional)
Pinch
Cumin
15 Ounce Can
Garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 Cups
Kale or Swiss chard, chopped
2 Cups
Cooked brown rice
1 Cup
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
Place the vegetable broth in a large non-stick saute pan and add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Add the balsamic, soy sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce and cumin. Mix well, then stir in the garbanzos and greens. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until greens are fairly tender. Add the rice and cook until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the tomatoes. Serve at once.
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