better carb source: Brown rice vs. Beans

[chewyxrage]

warning: dumb question

how do I prepare black beans? I bought a can a while back but never did anything with it. if I'm going to mix it with rice, do I have to heat and/or pre-cook the beans first?

put the beans in a strainer, wash them over a few times to get that nasty black shit off.....you can then add them the rice while it's cooking, or cook them in a pan (may want to add olive oil or something).

when I add them to meat I wait until the meat is just about done then mix them in (in a pan on the stove)

 

[velvett]

warning: dumb question

how do I prepare black beans? I bought a can a while back but never did anything with it. if I'm going to mix it with rice, do I have to heat and/or pre-cook the beans first?

If you have a can - just put it in a sauce pan and season it with wat you like.
I like white and red pepper, green oinion, garlic and fresh cilantro, basil and oregano (you can put some salt in there too if you like).

Cook it down until the liquid is gone and it's starting to get thicker