Chicken, black beans and rice with apple salsa


Prep time: 15 minutesCooking time: 30 minutesTotal time: 45 minutes

Description

List 3 and above

Ingredients

1 lb
cooked and shredded boneless skinless chicken breast
4 c
cooked organic rice
1 cn
black beans
1  
limes
1 1⁄2 c
chicken broth
1 t
cumin seeds (omit early list 3)
1⁄2 t
cooriander (omit early list 3)
3⁄4 t
chili powder (omit early list 3)
3 clv
garlic minced
1⁄3 c
finely chopped green pepper
2 T
olive oil
1 c
peeled and finely chopped Granny Smith apple (salsa)
1⁄4 c
chopped fresh cilantro (salsa)
1⁄3 c
finely chopped red onion (2 T for salsa)
1 t
lime juice (salsa)

Instructions

Salsa: combine apple, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tbsp onion and 1 tsp lime juice- toss to coat and set aside

Combine remaining onion, pepper, and oil in large skillet, cook over medium heat, stirring often, until completely softened (6-7 min). Add garlic, chili powder, ground coriander, and cumin seeds, stir constantly for 2 min. 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 stir often until sauce is thickened (8-10 min). Season with salt and pepper, and lime juice if desired.

Divide rice and beans among plates, top with chicken and apple salsa. Garnish with lime wedges.

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