Description
This flavorful Black Beans and Rice recipe is a simple and satisfying dish that combines aromatic spices with protein-packed black beans and fluffy rice. Perfect as a main course or side, this vegan-friendly meal is easy to make and bursting with Latin-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- juice of ½ lime
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and oregano, and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add black beans, rice, vegetable broth (or water), salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can use brown rice instead of white, but increase the cook time and liquid slightly.
- Add a diced jalapeño for extra heat, or top with avocado and hot sauce for serving.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed as a vegetarian main.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
