Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2013

My husband is from Brazil and he loved this! I may use as many fresh ingredients as I can next time, but now I have a go to for a simple black beans and rice recipe :-)

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musicgirl

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2012

I use minced garlic, 1 T, rather than powder, and 2 T meundu mix in the water to cook with the rice, and do not use dried cilantro. Use significantly less lemon juice (1.5 T) and less beans for more of a rice mixed/beans. Use fresh cilantro once complete. With edits, becomes side dish one night, left overs go into tacos the following.

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mkjvanh

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2012

Changed this to my family's tastes. Cooked the rice in the bean juice and chicken broth with garlic and onion. Then added the beans at the end. Delicious!

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marahlf

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

This is quick and pretty good...but bland. I'd put tomato sauce on it for flavor if I made it again. Chile!

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klineellie

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Spring Arbor, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2010

As an "emergency-meal" I liked it. After a trip to the supermarket I'll probably add chopped tomatoes, diced red onion, and fresh cilantro. And definitely fresh lime juice rather than lemon next time.

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Kimtastic

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Gardner, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2010

I was not int this dish. The garlic powder is overpowering and the whole meal has a very flat flavour overall. My husband doesn't like cilantro, so I substituted parsley - maybe that was a game-changer. I won't make this again.

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fil

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2010

I love recipes that call for ingredients I have in the house without having to run to the store. The fact that its a healthy recipes is even better. Now combine this with good taste and I'm in. I added a bit of grated cheese when it was done.

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Rosebud

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2010

I thought this was pretty good but yeah in a pinch not bad and filling which is all that counts, good with a can of tomatoes too, juice included.

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Faith W.

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Spring Arbor, Michigan, USA

Living In: Lansing, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2009

We enjoyed this dish with just a couple of changes. I cooked the rice in vegetable broth, used fresh cilantro instead of dried along with some fresh parsley, and also added 1/2 tsp. each of cumin and turmeric. I also had sauteed some chopped onion and garlic in the pan before adding the rice and beans. Served it in whole wheat wraps, with sour cream and salsa.

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SHARONN

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2008

Easy to make, but definitely could use some onion. It also lacks the amount of oregano in the ingredient list; and oregano is an interesting spice choice. I also added corn, and served it with cheese and sour cream.

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