Black Beans and Rice

A classic southern dish with a distinctly sprouty twist.

Sprouts to Use

Black Bean Sprouts

and one or more of these....

Brown Rice Sprouts

Red Thai Rice Sprouts

Wehani Rice Sprouts

Ingredients

Serves 6

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups onion - chopped
4 cloves garlic - minced
1 sweet pepper (any or all colors) - chopped
3 cups Black Bean Sprouts
2 cups Rice Sprouts
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/4 pound smoked ham or sausage (optional)

Preparation

In a large pan heat 2T olive oil - when hot, saute half of the onion, garlic bell pepper, salt, and seasoning peppers.
When tender add the Black Bean and Rice Sprouts along with the bay leaf and water. Mix well.
Cover and cook over low heat for 45 minutes or until beans are tender.

Meanwhile......
Heat the remaining 2T olive oil in another pan and saute the meat product lightly.
Add the remaining veggies and cook until you're happy.

Serve

Serve the meat saute over the beans + rice.

Notes

You may use any Rice Sprout if you like - but you knew that already - didn't you!?

Sprout Free or Die!