Rice and Beans

Ingredients

• ¼ Cup fresh parsley
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• pinch of thyme
• ½ Tbsp salt
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 Cup rice
• 2 Cups cooked beans
• 1 ½ Cups vegetable broth
• 1 Cup water

Directions

1. Using a mortar and pestle, mash the parsley, onions, garlic, thyme and salt into a thick paste.
2. Heat this paste and the oil in a large pot, then add the rice.
3. Stir to coat the rice with the oil, then add the broth, water and beans.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover, cooking until the water has been absorbed.
5. Stir and serve hot.