This reminds me of something my mom used to make - a yummy rice and sausage concoction that I will need to ask her the recipe for....
But until I get that, this meal will do!
You'll need:
- 2 cups brown rice, uncooked
- A few splashes of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup white onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained (about 1/2 15 ounce can)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 lemon, squeeze the juice!
- 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- First, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and heat cast iron skillet over medium heat, add oil.
- Next, cook the rice and set it aside. When the oil is hot, add onion and garlic. After about 5 minutes, stir in cooked rice, black beans, cumin, lemon juice, chicken and hot sauce. Top with cheeses and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted.
By looking at these photos, it doesn't really look that appetizing. But I assure you - it was one that we'll be making again!
Serves 8 (for the two of us, I naturally halved this recipe!)
