Name: Brown Rice, Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Yield: 4

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Preparation

Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add rice and cover tightly. Turn heat to low and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until there is no water remaining.
While rice is cooking, chop onion and garlic. Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add garlic and onion, and sauté until golden brown.
Cut sweet potatoes. Bring water to a boil in a small pot. Add sweet potatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
Strain the sweet potatoes, and place in a large bowl. Add brown rice, black beans and sautéed onions and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	1/4 recipe, made with olive oil and without added salt	% Daily Value
Calories	321
Fat	6 g	7%
Saturated Fat	1 g	5%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Sodium	15 mg	0.7%
Total Carbohydrates	62 g	23%
Fiber	4 g	13%
Sugars	3 g
Protein	6 g	12%

Ingredient Nutrition Info

Brown rice is a whole grain and a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6 and manganese and is high in fiber.

Sweet potatoes are a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese and vitamin B6.

Onions are a good source of vitamin C and vitamin B6.

Garlic contains vitamin B6, manganese and phosphorus.