black beans & rice only better

So last week I discovered two things which were pretty extra.

1. Sweet brown rice.

The name is deceiving cuz it’s not particularly sweet … What’s special about this rice is the smooth and creamy texture. The grains are sorta shiny, short, thick and rounded, like sticky rice. For me, this makes a huge difference. I just love it.

2. Garlic Gomasio Sesame Seeds.

These add lots of flavor. Eden makes them but if you can’t find ’em, try toasting up some regular sesame seeds with a splash of extra virgin olive oil and some garlic and salt.

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Black Beans & Rice Only Better

• 1 cup sweet brown rice
• 1 can black beans, 15 oz
• 1/4 cup vidalia sweet onion, diced
• 2 tbsp Garlic Gomasio Sesame Seeds
• 1 tsp + 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt, to taste

Cook rice according to package instructions. In medium frying pan, sauté beans in 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil with onions and salt to taste. In medium frying pan, toast Garlic Gomasio Sesame Seeds in 1 tsp oil, stirring constantly. Plate rice, making a well in center for beans. Surround beans with a little pile of sesame seeds. Enjoy!