When I was busy running my race, Gigi (my mom) was busy taking care of the little ones as well as taking care of Dave and I. We are spoiled when she comes to visit - we usually get a delicious meal out of the visit!!! :-)
This meal was Black Beans and Rice with Chicken and Apple Salsa
(looks just like the picture - Yummy!!!!)1 cup chopped peeled Granny Smith apple
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided
1 tsp (or more!) fresh lime juice
1/x cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 tsp chili powder
1 tsp. ground coriander
3/4 tsp cumin seeds
3 cups low salt chicken broth
2 15oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups cooked brown rice
1 2-3 pound rotisserie chicken, skin discarded and meat shredded
4-6 lime wedges
Combine apple, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 Tsp onion, and 1 tsp lime juice in a small bowl; toss to coat and set aside.
Combine remaining onion, bell pepper, and oil in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until completely softened, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and next three ingredients; stir constantly for 2 minutes. 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 stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.
Divide rice and beans among plates, top with some chicken and apple salsa. Garnish with remaining cilantro and lime wedges.
What a wonderful dinner!!!!! We all love it when Gigi comes to visit!! Please, come back any time!!
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