Adzuki rice

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

3/4 cup adzuki beans

61/2 cups water

2 cups brown rice

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

10 to 12 sliced scallions

2 tablespoons tamari sauce (or to taste)

Wash beans and drain. Put beans in pot with water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes. Stir in rice and salt, and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes. Stir in scallions and tamari. Serve hot with additional tamari on the side.

Note: Adzuki beans (sometimes spelled azuki) and tamari, which is similar to soy sauce, can be found in natural and health food stores.

Nutrition facts per serving: 319 calories, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 65 g carbohydrates, 11 g protein, 539 mg sodium, 6 g fiber