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Hypertension-Friendly Brown Rice and Beans

Name: Hypertension-Friendly Brown Rice and Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: nigerian-general
Ingredients: 300 g Brown rice; 200 g Honey beans; 80 g Onions; 10 g Garlic; 2 pcs Bay leaves; 3 g Thyme; 15 ml Olive oil

Brown rice and beans cooked with herbs instead of seasoning cubes. High fibre, low sodium, and filling.

Total Time

1 hr 10 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Servings

Cuisine

Nigerian General

360kcal

Calories

16g

Protein

66g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

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How to Make It

1
Boil beans for 25 minutes until half-cooked.
2
Add brown rice, onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and olive oil.
3
Cook on low heat 35 minutes until both are tender.
4
Serve with a light vegetable stew or salad.
Tip: Using herbs and garlic provides depth without added sodium.

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