Color Bowl

This was a recipe for Hoppin John, but I didn't have all of the ingredients, so I modified it.  It turned out super tasty, and we ate it with some grilled sausage!

Chop up 1 cup each of celery, carrots and onions.  Grill in olive oil for about 7 minutes.  Add in one minced garlic clove for about 30 seconds, then 1 cup brown instant rice (uncooked), 3/4 cup vegetable stock and 1/2 cup water, 3/4 tsp kosher salt, dash of paprika and chile pepper, 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1/2 tsp ground pepper.  Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until the rice is cooked.

Meanwhile, rinse and drain a can of black beans, and chop some fresh tomatoes, and green onions.  After the rice is cooked, add in the beans to warm through, and top with the tomatoes and green onions when ready to serve.

It makes a pretty bowl that tastes oh, so good!