Lenten cookbook

Veracruz style rice

Serves 4 as main dish

Ingredients

  • 1 c. long-grain rice (white or brown)
  • 1/3 c. pitted green olives, quartered
  • 1/3 c. bottled salsa (TJ 3-pper salsa is great!)
  • 1 (16 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 (14 ½ oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • ¼ c. fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 4 lime wedges (optional)
  • 2 c. water

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients, except cilantro and limes, in saucepan and bring to boil.
  2. Cover and simmer until liquid is dissolved (30-35 minutes).
  3. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve with green salad.