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Black Bean & Vegetable Rice Black Bean & Vegetable Rice Contributed by Dena F., Hopelink Harvest Volunteer Contributed by Dena F., Hopelink Harvest Volunteer Inspired by “joyinmykitchen.blogspot.ca” Inspired by “joyinmykitchen.blogspot.ca”
Ingredients: Ingredients: • 2 cups rice, cooked • 2 cups rice, cooked • ½ tsp olive or vegetable oil • ½ tsp olive or vegetable oil • ½ onion, finely diced • ½ onion, finely diced • 2 medium carrots, finely chopped • 2 medium carrots, finely chopped • Salt and pepper, to taste • Salt and pepper, to taste • 1 medium zucchini, quartered • 1 medium zucchini, quartered • 4 oz. mushrooms, quartered • 4 oz. mushrooms, quartered • 1 can black beans, drained • 1 can black beans, drained • Optional: Garnish with shredded cheese • Optional: Garnish with shredded cheese
Method: Method: 1. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots and sauté until 1. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots and sauté until tender (about 3-4 minutes). tender (about 3-4 minutes). 2. Add zucchini and mushrooms. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the liquid from the 2. Add zucchini and mushrooms. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the liquid from the mushrooms is evaporated and vegetables are beginning to get tender. mushrooms is evaporated and vegetables are beginning to get tender. 3. Add black beans and rice. Stir gently and cook until heated through. 3. Add black beans and rice. Stir gently and cook until heated through. 4. Serve warm and enjoy! 4. Serve warm and enjoy!