The best beans and rice recipe - my own!

I eat beans 'n rice about three times per week.  This simple meal is uber cheap, a cinch to prepare and as hearty and healthy as they come.  Beans are packed with protein and soluble fiber and I keep this dish simple using two spices that are as delicious as they are healthy: rosemary and turmeric.  

Rosemary's health benefits are well documented.  Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties protect against cancer and keep skin healthy.  And turmeric is a known healer that's rich in antioxidants.  Toss in organic flax seed for Omega 3s and some nutritional yeast for essential B vitamins and you're talkin' serious health benefits.

Here's what you need to whip up this fantastic and healthy dish (serves two):

• One small red organic onion, chopped
• Two cloves organic garlic, chopped 
• One 15 oz. can of organically grown beans (kidney, black or garbanzo), drained and rinsed
• Two cups organically grown cooked brown rice 
• 3 tbls olive or coconut oil 
  
• 1 1/2 tbls turmeric 
• 1 tbls rosemary 
• 2 1/2 tbls sriracha chili sauce
• 3 tbls ground flax seeds
• 2 tbls nutritional yeast

In a large skillet add the oil, onion and garlic and fry over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.  Grind together the rosemary and turmeric using a mortar and pestle.  Add the beans and spices to the skillet and stir constantly for 5-7 minutes.  Turn off the heat and stir in the flax seeds and sriracha.  Sprinkle with the nutritional yeast and enjoy!