Brown Rice and Red Beans with Cumin, Coriander and Cilantro

Brown Rice and Red Beans with Cumin, Coriander and Cilantro

This is an easy brown rice recipe using rice that cooks in just 30 minutes. It's perfectly seasoned and works as a delicious healthier side dish.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Healthy

Keyword: Best brown rice, Brown rice recipes, Chicken Broth, cilantro, Coriander, Cumin, Cumin Seeds, ginger, healthy side dish, How to cook perfect brown rice, Is brown rice healthy, Red Beans and Rice Recipe, Vegan Cuisine, Vegetable Broth, Vegetarian Cuisine

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 40

Resting Time:: 15

Total Time: 1

Servings: People

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Yasmin Jackson

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons fresh ginger finely chopped/minced
2 teaspoons fresh garlic finely minced or pressed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
1 cup brown rice rinsed thoroughly (I use Goya Jasmine Brown rice that cooks in 30 minutes)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher (adjust for your diet)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth or water

Instructions

In a heavy bottom pot, add the olive oil and cumin seeds. Turn on the heat to medium.
Note: I added the cumin seeds to the oil before heating it. This will allow the cumin seeds to toast in the oil as it heats up and prevents burning.
Stir and cook the cumin until it starts to smell fragrant and it will start to crackle.
Add the ginger and garlic. Stir and cook 30 seconds
Add the cilantro. Stir and cook 30 seconds.
Add the rice, coriander, freshly ground black pepper and salt. Stir/Mix.
Add in the beans. Stir/Mix.
Add in the chicken broth (or veggie broth or water). Stir. Bring to a boil. Cover pot with tight lid. Turn the heat to low and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
Note: I used brown rice that cooks in 30 minutes. Be sure to cook your rice for the package recommended time.
Turn of the stove. Gently stir or fluff the rice with spoon or fork. Cover with the tight lid and allow to rest for 15 mintes.
Note: The rice will feel slightly grainy and while the water is absorbed, it will appear slightly wet. This is okay - as the rice rests it will continue to cook to perfect al dente and the wettish look will disapear.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with your favorite entre. Enjoy.

Notes

Tutorial Video Available: Brown Rice and Red Beans with Cumin, Coriander and Cilantro

Nutritional information will vary depending on actual serving size.

I used Goya Brown Jasmine Rice. I usually find this in my local supermarket or at Walmart. You can use whatever brown rice you prefer, but be sure to use the cook time on the package. [Some brown rice takes 50 to 60 minutes to cook).

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