If you're a fan of flavorful and wholesome meals, then you need to try this recipe for cilantro lime brown rice with black beans and orange roughy. This dish combines the zesty flavors of cilantro and lime with the heartiness of brown rice and black beans. The orange roughy adds a delicate and flaky touch, making this a well-balanced and satisfying meal. It's perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover rice and beans.
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ONE POT CILANTRO LIME RICE (WITH BLACK BEANS) RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by Late2Serenity
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add red onions and jalapenos saute 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and cumin and saute 30 more seconds (adding more oil beforehand if necessary). Add rice and saute for a few seconds. Add beans, green chilies and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low (dial should be a little above lowest setting) and simmer, covered, for approximately 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring at 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in butter to melt (optional) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
COPYCAT CHIPOTLE® CILANTRO-LIME BROWN RICE
This recipe is a great spin-off on your conventional (and let's face it, plain) side dish of rice at dinner. The brown rice provides a nutritious, fiber-packed alternative to white rice, and the cilantro and the lime gives this dish an extra dash of delicious Mexican flavor.
Provided by skinnymom
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Transfer brown rice to a large bowl and cool slightly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Whisk lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt together in a bowl; stir into rice. Fold cilantro into rice mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1 calories, Carbohydrate 73.6 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 453.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CILANTRO LIME BROWN RICE WITH BLACK BEANS AND ORANGE ROUGHY (CLE
Good dinner recipes for clean eating are hard to find, so I made this recipe for our family who need a tasty and satisfying meal that's CLEAN.
Provided by CaliMali5417
Categories Lactose Free
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the Black Beans, boil the water in your pot and add beans and salt. Cover tightly and turn off your burner (or set aside) and let beans soak for an hour. Meanwhile, chop the garlic and onion. After the beans soak for an hour, add the Garlic, Onion and Cumin and simmer them on low, with the lid on, for an additional hour, or until done. Now you should start the water for the rice and get it going.
- In a sauce pan, boil water and salt then add rice and cook until done. Chop Cilantro and Green Onion. Squeeze the juice from the lime over the rice, add the Cilantro and Green Onion and lightly fold inches Cover and set aside.
- Now get your skillet put it on medium heat. Add the Coconut Oil and let it melt. Salt and Pepper (to taste) both sides of the filets, then add the fillets to the hot skillet (about two minutes on each side depending on the size and thickness of the fillets).
- Place the rice on the plate, then the beans on the rice, and top with the filet. Garnish with a fresh cilantro sprig.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 51, Sodium 801.8, Carbohydrate 101.2, Fiber 17.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 39.1
Tips:
- To make the perfect cilantro-lime brown rice, use long-grain brown rice and cook it according to the package instructions. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- For the black bean and orange roughy, use canned black beans that have been rinsed and drained. You can also use fresh black beans if you have them. To cook the orange roughy, pan-fry it in a little olive oil until it is cooked through. Alternatively grilled will also be a good option.
- To make the cilantro-lime dressing, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- To assemble the bowls, start with a bed of cilantro-lime brown rice. Top with black beans, orange roughy, avocado, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with cilantro-lime dressing and serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This cilantro-lime brown rice with black beans and orange roughy is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and beans. The flavors of the cilantro, lime, and avocado are bright and refreshing, while the black beans and orange roughy add protein and healthy fats. This bowl is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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