Black Beans and Rice with Chicken and Apple Salsa

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Posted by: Laura

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Ingredients:

1-2 Granny Smith apples; chopped and peeled

1/4 cup cilantro; chopped and divided

1/3 cup red onion; finely chopped and divided

2 limes

1/3 cup green bell pepper; finely chopped

1-2 tablespoons olive oil

3 garlic cloves; finely minced

1 teaspoon chili powder

3/4 teaspoons coriander

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 13.5 ounce can chicken broth

2 15-ounce cans black beans; drained and rinsed

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 cups cooked brown or white rice

1 rotisserie chicken, or 4 grilled chicken breasts

4-6 lime wedges

Directions:

Combine apple, cilantro, 2 tablespoons onion, and the juice from half a lime. Sprinkle with a little kosher salt and black pepper. Set aside.

Combine remaining onion, bell pepper, and oil in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until completely softened, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and next 3 ingredients; stir constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer briskly, mashing some of hte beans with the back of a spoon and stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 8-10 minutes (or longer if needed). Season with salt and pepper to taste and a big squeeze of lime juice. Divide rice and beans among plates. Top with some chicken and apple salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges.