Cafe Rio all natural

Cafe Rio (all natural)


I'm a fan and so is Jeremy!!

CILANTRO-LIME RICE

1 c. uncooked rice (long-grain, white rice) (I used brown)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 can (15 oz) chicken broth (I vegetable broth)
1 cup water
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, 1 tsp. lime, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice, and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice.


BLACK BEANS

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/3 c. tomato juice
2 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro

In a nonstick skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it. Add beans, tomato juice, and salt. Continually stir until heated through. Just before serving stir in the cilantro.

Put these on top of lettuce, and top with

Just Like Mom's Homemade Ranch Dressing

1 cup of Sunflower Seed Sour Cream (recipe below, Note: This can be left out if you are in a hurry or just want it more simple! It's not quite as rich, thick, and creamy, but still really good)

1 cup Vegenaise

3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (more if you like it really tangy)

1 Tablespoon Parsley

Chives (optional) (i didnt use chives)

Dill (optional)

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/3 teaspoon garlic granules

salt & pepper to taste I usually use about 1/4 teaspoon of each

MAKES THE PERFECT SALAD!!!


Ruth's additions: I made these as salad toppers!! It was AMAZING!! I loved it soo much I ate the left overs for lunch the next day, and I dont eat left overs. The picture shown is Jeremy's, he ate his like a taco, with lots of lettuce, he used flour tortilla, because we are trying to get rid of them, but wheat would be just fine! We topped with the "just like mom's homemade ranch dessing" from Simplehealthytasty.com.. YUM!!!! I had mine as a salad with lots of greens, and topped with beans, rice, and healthy ranch! :) ENJOY!!!!