Tag: black rice

Black Rice with Onion and Garlic

I love black rice.. it is also known as forbidden rice. It is nutty and the color is beautiful plus it is super healthy. Try it…

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup black rice, rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup cilantro, chopped

Heat a medium saucepan with the oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the black rice and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broth and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer on low partially covered for 20 minutes. Turn heat lower and cover and cook for another 20 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Leftover Black Rice and Beans Cakes

I love repurposing leftovers into something completely different. These cakes were delicious and made a great lunch with a salad….

1 cup leftover black rice and beans
½ cup leftover steak, chopped
1 egg, beaten
2 green onions, chopped
½ cup panko crumbs
½ cup cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Left over blood orange and tomato sauce

Add the rice, steak, egg, green onions, panko crumbs, cilantro and salt to a medium bowl. Mix well and form into 4 to 5 cakes. Heat a frying pan with the olive oil. Place the cakes into the pan and cook on a medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve with the sauce.