Effortless Rice and Beans Recipe

This Rice and Black Beans recipe is a quintessential example of “the cheat” – it’s pretty much exactly how this recipe sprang into existence, actually.

And we’ve got plenty of ideas to help you quickly adapt the flavors to match whatever main course you’re making!

- Uncle Ben's Chicken-Flavored Whole Grain Brown "Ready Rice" - black beans - onion - apple cider vinegar - salt

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring to thoroughly combine.

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Microwave for approximately 3 minutes, until hot.

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Serve with optional garnishes as desired.

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You can mix all the ingredients together up to a day ahead, and then heat this just before serving.

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