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Black Beans and Rice

Hearty Black Beans and Rice for Comfort and Flavor

Enjoy this hearty Black Beans and Rice dish that marries nutrient-packed black beans with fluffy rice for a comforting and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish
  • 1 can Black Beans Canned, rinsed and drained.
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice Rinsed.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
For Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
For Flavoring
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Can substitute with chicken broth.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Or ground coriander.
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients for the Black Beans and Rice dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add chopped onion, and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and continue cooking for another 30 seconds.
  4. Add drained black beans, vegetable broth, and cumin to the skillet. Stir and bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil, add rinsed rice and salt, then cover and reduce the heat to low, cooking for about 15-20 minutes.
  6. Fluff cooked rice with a fork and fold it into the black bean mixture.
  7. Squeeze lime juice over the dish and stir gently to combine before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water or broth to restore moisture.

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