Rice and Beans
Seasoned rice and beans with garlic, cumin, and lime. A complete cheap protein.
Easy ยท 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 2 cans black or pinto beans
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp cumin
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Lime juice
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt
Steps
- Cook rice according to package, using broth instead of water.
- Cook onion and garlic in oil 5 minutes.
- Add beans and cumin. Season with salt.
- Cook 8 minutes, mashing some beans slightly.
- Serve beans over rice with lime juice.
Why this works
Rice and beans together form a complete protein. Seasoned well, it's one of the most satisfying cheap dinners possible.