Delicious and heart healthy too!

Black Beans and Rice (from the American Heart Association's Meals in Minutes Cookbook)

2 cups uncooked instant rice (it comes out well with white or brown)
2 T plus 2 t extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice (2-3 limes)
2 medium cloves garlic, minced, or 1 t bottled minced garlic
1/2 t salt
15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 T finely snipped fresh cilantro (optional)

Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and oil.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, garlic, and salt.

Stir beans into cooked rice; transfer to serving platter. Drizzle with oil mixture, add cilantro, and stir gently.

Makes 6 cups.

This is super fast and easy, and I love it for lunch. If I make it for dinner, I just add grilled chicken and a veggie.

Submitted by Lori