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Black Beans and Rice

Black Beans and Rice

A warm bowl of Black Beans and Rice offers comfort and flavor, making it a perfect weeknight dish.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Homestyle Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Black Beans, Comfort Food, Healthy, quick meal, Rice, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Stove
  • fork

Ingredients

For the Rice

  • 1 cup Rice Fluffy base
  • 2 cups Water Can substitute with vegetable broth for added flavor

For the Beans

  • 1 can Black beans Packed with protein

For the Aromatics

  • 1 medium Onion Try a sweet onion for a hint of sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced

For the Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Essential for authentic taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to preference
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Add to taste

Instructions

How to Make Black Beans and Rice

  • Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
  • Sauté the onion and garlic in a pot with a splash of oil until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the cumin and sauté for an additional minute.
  • Add the rinsed rice and water to the pot, bringing everything to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes.
  • Heat the black beans in a separate pot over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the cooked rice with a fork to separate the grains.
  • Serve the fluffy rice topped generously with black beans.

Notes

Optional: Top with fresh cilantro for an added burst of freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 15mg
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