A Delicious Lunch

I'm been home just being lazy all day so I decided to try out one of the recipes from the Dr. Don Colbert book, get Healthy through Detox and Fasting.

I made the Quick and Tasty Black Beans and Mexican Rice and topped this delicious dish with slices of avocado. It was easy to make and very satisfying.

Quick and Tasty Black Beans
15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed ( I didn't drain)
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 bay leaf
2-3 cups veggie broth
Simmer all ingredients in medium saucepan until beans are tender but not mushy, approximately 15 minutes.  Remove from heat, drain, and serve with Fresh Salsa.

Mexican Rice
1 TBS. EVOO
1 TBS. garlic, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup long-grain brown rice
2 cups peeled tomatoes, chopped in food processor
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 1/4 cups water ( I used veggie broth)
Heat EVOO in sauce pan and saute garlic and onions until soft.  Add rice and cook until translucent.  Add tomatoes, spices, and liquid.  Cook for 45 minutes until rice is tender, adding more liquid if necessary.

I have been chatting today with a very good friend who has also been fasting in the same way only using different resources.  It is wonderful to know that she is going down this same path and we can encourage each other.
Stay tuned, I think I have this thing!