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Black Beans and Rice

Hearty Black Beans and Rice for Cozy Comfort Food Nights

This comforting black beans and rice dish is a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 2 cans Black Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
For the Rice
  • 1 cup White Rice Long-grain preferred
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Mince
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Steps
  1. Start by gathering all your ingredients! Chop the onions and mince the garlic to ensure they’re ready to add that aromatic flavor to your dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they turn translucent, followed by the garlic for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the drained black beans, vegetable broth, and cumin. Stir everything together and let it simmer for approximately 5 minutes until heated through.
  4. Boil water according to the rice package instructions. Add the rinsed rice along with a pinch of salt, cover, and cook until the rice is fluffy and tender.
  5. Gently fold the cooked rice into the black bean mixture. Be careful not to mash the beans; you want to blend the flavors while keeping that lovely texture!
  6. Finally, squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish before serving. This brightens each bite and brings everything together beautifully; enjoy it warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 15gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Optional: Top with diced avocado or fresh cilantro for an extra layer of flavor.

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