Lime-Cilantro Rice Bowl

If you've ever been to Qudoba (the Subway of Mexican restaurants) you've probably had the vegetarian burrito. I LOVE the lime-cilantro rice they put in the burritos, so when today I started craving it, I knew I had to make my own. It tasted exactly the same! I was so happy. And it couldn't be easier.
Lime-Cilantro Rice
Ingredients (makes 4 servings)
* 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed well
* 2 cups water
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
* 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
Bring the water to a boil in a sauce pan, then add the rice and salt. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the rice in tender. Fluff with a fork and add in the lime juice and cilantro.

I topped this delicious and flavorful rice with My Favorite Black Beans
Ingredients (makes 4 servings):
* 2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, undrained
* Cayenne pepper, to taste
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 1/2 tablespoons liquid aminos
* 1 garlic clove, crushed
* 1 bay leaf
Combine all the ingredients in a saute pan and bring to a bubble, stirring well. Simmer over medium-low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove the garlic and bay leaf before serving.

As if this isn't absolutely fantastic as it is, there was some leftover roasted corn salsa in the fridge that my mom made. Here are the basic components: red onion, sauteed/roasted corn, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper or hot sauce, lime juice and cilantro. I piled this on top of the beans for a filling and delicious dinner. You could also add some chopped fresh tomato and avocado/guacamole to the bowl.

This meal is very low in fat, high in fiber (and flavor!), with protein, iron and calcium. It also makes a great quick dinner. Yumm!