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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil (or canola oil)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cans beans of your choice, drained and rinsed
- Sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 more minute, but do not brown.
- Add the rice and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the water, salt and beans. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and allow to cook about 35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Allow to sit about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.