Name: Black Beans and Rice Bowl With Chicken and Apple Salsa
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped peeled Granny Smith apple; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided; 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion, divided; 1 teaspoon (or more) fresh lime juice; 1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3 cups low-salt chicken broth; 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups cooked brown or white rice; 1 2-3-pound rotisserie chicken, skin discarded and meat shredded; 4-6 lime wedges

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Black Beans and Rice with Chicken and Apple SalsaLisa Hubbard

Canned beans get an upgrade thanks to garlic and spices.

Recipe information

Total Time
40 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup chopped peeled Granny Smith apple

1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided

1/3 cup finely chopped red onion, divided

1 teaspoon (or more) fresh lime juice

1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground coriander

3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

3 cups low-salt chicken broth

2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 cups cooked brown or white rice

1 2-3-pound rotisserie chicken, skin discarded and meat shredded

4-6 lime wedges

Preparation

Step 1
Combine apple, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons onion, and 1 teaspoon lime juice in a small bowl; toss to coat. Set apple salsa aside.
Step 2
Combine remaining onion, bell pepper, and oil in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until completely softened, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and next 3 ingredients; stir constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer briskly, mashing some of the beans with the back of a spoon and stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.
Step 3
Divide rice and beans among plates. Top with some chicken and apple salsa. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Per Serving

388 calories

9 g fat

51 g carbohydrate

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

TagsRice Bowl Grain Bowl Black Bean Bean and Legume Vegetable Rice Rice & Grains Chicken Poultry Apple Fruit Main Dinner Lunch Gluten Free Nut Free Dairy Free Easy Simmer Bon Appétit

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