Tropical Beans & Rice

A favorite meatless Monday dish in our house and I served it up in a pineapple boat because what is better than food served in more food?

 

Arborio rice

Red bell pepper

Dried cilantro

Massel’s plant-based stock cube or low FODMAP broth

Garlic infused olive oil

Fresh cilantro leaves

Lime

Black beans (keep serving size to ¼ cup)

Mandarin oranges

Green onion (tops only)

Whole pineapple (optional)

Nuts (optional)

 

 

Cook arborio rice according to package instructions with garlic infused olive oil, chopped red bell pepper, 1 massel cube and dried cilantro.  You can use low FODMAP broth in place of the massel stock cube and water.

Let cool slightly and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, lime zest and chopped fresh cilantro.

If desired, serve in a pineapple boat – I do like the extra sweetness from the pineapple.  Top rice with warmed black beans, chopped green onion, mandarin oranges and salt to taste.

I did add some banana rum pecans for extra crunch!

 

 

Cheers and God Bless!