Serves: 5
Total Calories: 341

1 cup brown rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can seasoned diced tomato
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can white beans, drained
parsley, celery seed, basil, white pepper, ground cumin to taste
1 bay leaf

Bring 2 1/2 cups water to boil. Add 1 cup brown rice. Cover; reduce to simmer for 45 minutes. Sauté onion and garlic cloves in olive oil in large skillet. Add seasoned tomatoes in juice and drained beans to onion and garlic. Add parsley, celery seed, basil, white pepper, and ground cumin to taste. Add 1 bay leaf. Let simmer for 20 minutes. Add cooked brown rice. Simmer 10–15 additional minutes. Serve with a fresh green salad and corn bread.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 341
Calories from Fat: 46

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