Veg Rice

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 2 whole dried red peppers or 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
* 1 tsp. ground cumin
* 2 tsp. dried leaf thyme or 1 tsp. ground thyme
* 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced lengthwise into quarters and then into 1/4-inch thick slices
* 1 large or 2 medium leeks (white parts only), rinsed and sliced lengthwise info 1/2-inch thick slices
* 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch wide slices
* 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch wide slices
* 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices
* 2 Tbs. fresh-squeezed lime juice
* 1 large tomato, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
* 2 16-oz cans black beans
* Thin lime or orange slices, and cilantro sprigs for garnish
* Cooked rice (optional) 
== Directions ==
# Heat a little veggie broth or water and add dried red peppers or crushed red pepper flakes, cumin and thyme; lower heat and cook 1 minute.
# Add sweet potatoes; cook 5 minutes.
# Add leeks; cook 5 minutes more.
# Stir in bell peppers and Onion, cook 5 minutes.
# Add lime juice, combine well and cook 5 minutes more.
# Add tomato slices. 
# Coat saucepan with nonstick cooking spray; set over low heat.
# Add beans and cook, stirring, until hot, about 3 minutes; drain. 
# Place beans in a casserole or serving bowl; add vegetables.
# Garnish with lime or orange slices, cilantro sprigs; serve at once.
# Serve over rice if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
Category:Black bean Recipes
Category:Leek Recipes
Category:Lime Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Nicaraguan Recipes
Category:Nicaraguan Vegetarian
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Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Sweet potato Recipes