Tico Rice (Veg*n & Brown Rice)

Tico Rice is a traditional Costa Rican dish often served alongside black beans, plantains, and a protein source like chicken or fish.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Tico Rice (Veg*n & Brown Rice)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Costa Rican Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Brown Rice
• 1 cup Black Beans
• 1 small Onion
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 clove Garlic Cloves
• 2 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
• 1 medium Avocado

Instructions

1. Rinse the brown rice under cold water.
2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, red bell pepper, carrot, and garlic cloves until softened.
3. Add the brown rice, black beans, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
5. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice.
8. Serve with sliced avocado on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.