Eat to Energise and Release Body Fat › Energise Recipe 38

Brown Rice & Black Bean Base

Prep 5 min · Pressure cook 22 min (+ 10 min natural release) · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 300g brown rice, rinsed
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 750ml vegetable stock
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Add olive oil to the pressure cooker on saute mode and toast the spices for 60 seconds.
2. Add rinsed brown rice, beans, and stock. Stir to combine.
3. Seal the lid, cook on high pressure for 22 minutes.
4. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release the remainder.
5. Fluff with a fork, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving.

Flavour variations

Mexican

Add 1 tsp chipotle paste, juice of 1 lime, and a handful of chopped coriander after cooking. Serve with sliced avocado.

Jerk

Use 1 tbsp jerk seasoning instead of cumin and paprika. Stir in a splash of coconut milk before serving.

Italian

Replace stock with 1/2 stock, 1/2 passata. Add 1 tsp dried oregano and finish with a handful of fresh basil.

Piri Piri

Add 1 tbsp piri piri sauce and a pinch of cayenne. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and chopped flat-leaf parsley.

Highlights: High in folate, magnesium and manganese.

Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.

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