Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of black beans and rice, a hearty dish that brings comfort and joy to any meal. This easy-to-make recipe features tender black beans paired with fluffy rice, enhanced by aromatic spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste. Join me in creating this culinary delight that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup white rice (short or long grain)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the onion and bell pepper; mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the rinsed black beans and uncooked rice, mixing well.
- Add vegetable broth, cumin, and lime juice; bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Cover and reduce heat; cook for about 20 minutes or until rice absorbs all liquid, checking occasionally.
- Fluff with a fork, garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg