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Mexican Rice and Beans

2-4 Servings

Ingredients:
2 cups rice (white or brown)
1 can diced tomato or 2 fresh tomatoes
2 cups (or more) chicken stock
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp lime juice
1 can black beans
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 Tb coconut or mct oil

Directions:
1. Pour oil into bottom of rice cooker. Add rice, tomatoes, and as much chicken stock as the rice cooker requires.
2. Add cumin and lime juice, and stir. Turn rice cooker on.
3. Shortly before (or right after) rice cooker is finished, add black beans and cilantro and mix.
4. Serve immediately, or store for up to 3 days.