Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans

I really like burritos, but unfortunately they have a lot of carbs. Not that I am scared of carbs, but the tortilla typically will hold 200+ calories--all carbs. So while I was at Barbacoa one day I noticed they offered a "burrito bowl". This intrigued me as it had all the goodness of the burrito, but without the tortilla. So one day I thought to make my own "burrito bowl" with cilantro lime rice and beans (not refried). These are the recipes that I have come up with.

Yatyk's Pinto Beans

In a saucepan combine (leave out the bullion for vegetarian):
1 15 oz can of Pinto beans (drained and rinsed. I mash 2-3 Tbsp to help thicken the liquid.)
3/4 C water
2-4 Tbsp Salsa (I use Tostito's brand. After 14 years of marriage Jen finally mentioned that she didn't like Pace--get a rope).

Bring the above to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the liquid is reduced to the desired consistency. Serve warm over Cilantro-Lime Rice.

Cilantro-Lime Rice

2 C Water
1 C White Rice
1-2 Tbsp Garlic--minced
3/4 tsp Salt
Sprig of Cilantro or dried cilantro

Bring the above to a boil, and then reduce and simmer for 15 minutes or until fully cooked and the water absorbed.

To the cooked rice mix in:
2-4 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro (to your tastes)
3-4 Tbsp Lime Juice (to your tastes)

Putting it together
Rice on bottom, topped by the beans. To the rice and beans I add cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Serves 2 easily, 3 with smaller portions. (Don't try to feed 4 on this recipe as it always leaves me wanting more when I do.)

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