Black Beans and Rice

Black Beans and Rice
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    4.0K

A symphony of simple flavors! This Black Beans and Rice recipe transforms humble ingredients into a vibrant, satisfying dish, perfect as a quick weeknight meal or a versatile component for your culinary creations.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    27 g
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    0 g
  • Sodium
    354 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare Ingredients: Mince the garlic and dice the onion, measure out all other ingredients to have them at the ready. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Toast Rice: Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat with the oil and aromatics. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to lightly toast the rice. This step enhances the rice's nutty flavor. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Combine and Heat: Stir in the drained black beans, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and the flavors have melded together. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve: Fluff the Black Beans and Rice with a fork and serve hot. Enjoy as a main course, side dish, or as a filling for burritos and bowls.

For a richer flavor, consider using chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
Add a bay leaf to the rice while it simmers for extra depth of flavor; remove before serving.
Top with your favorite garnishes such as chopped cilantro, diced avocado, salsa, or a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spice.
To make this dish even more nutritious, substitute brown rice for white rice. Note that brown rice will require a longer cooking time.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 1.3K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Horacio Hansen

    This recipe is so easy and flavorful! I added a can of diced tomatoes for some extra acidity.

  • Joesph Ernser

    Simple, quick, and delicious. A perfect weeknight meal!

  • Devyn Lowe

    My family loves this! I often double the recipe and use it for meal prepping burrito bowls for the week.

  • Amiya Weber

    I appreciate the tip about toasting the rice beforehand. It really makes a difference in the flavor.

  • Orlando Dibbert

    The cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of kick. I also like to add a squeeze of lime juice at the end for brightness.

  • Coty Cruickshankjacobs

    Great base recipe! I've customized it with different spices and veggies depending on what I have on hand.

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