Red Bean and Whole Grain Rice Dish

1 cup raw Black Japonica rice ( 2 cups cooked )
1 1/2 cups cooked red beans (or 1 16 ounce can, rinsed and drained)
1 bunch scallions(green onions), sliced thin (with about 1/2 of green part removed)
1 Tbs chopped parsley or cilantro
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp cajun type spice
1/4 tsp ginger, powdered
1/4 tsp cumin
1 Tsp oil, to sauté unions and garlic

This recipe uses left-over rice. If you do not have any, cook one cup according to package directions.

1. Saute the onions and garlic about 5 minutes, stirring constantly
2. Add the beans and continue stirring. Add all of the spices and cook for about 3 minutes on high to get the beans hot.
3. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the rice until it is warm. If liquid is needed, add 1 tablespoon of water.
4. Remove from heat and serve.


Yield: 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEESCOOKING.