All Recipes Black Beans And Rice
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Description
Black beans and rice is a classic dish that originated in Latin America. It is a simple, yet delicious meal that is perfect for any occasion. The dish is made by cooking black beans and rice together with a variety of spices and seasonings. The result is a flavorful, filling dish that is perfect for any meal.Prep Time
The prep time for this dish is approximately 10 minutes. You will need to gather all of your ingredients and equipment before you begin cooking.Cook Time
The cook time for this dish is approximately 30 minutes. The beans and rice will need to be cooked separately before they are combined and cooked together.Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board and knife
- Can opener
- Garlic press
- Spoon or spatula
Method
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- In a separate skillet, heat the black beans over medium heat until warmed through.
- Once the rice is cooked, add the black beans to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Divide the black beans and rice into bowls and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- This dish can be made with brown rice instead of white rice, but the cooking time will be longer.
- If you want to add some heat to the dish, you can add a diced jalapeño pepper to the onion and bell pepper mixture.
- This dish can be served as a main course or as a side dish.
Nutrition Info
This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:- Calories: 341
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 9g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to rinse the black beans before using them in the dish.
- If you don't have vegetable broth, you can use water instead.
- If you want to make this dish even more flavorful, you can add some chopped fresh cilantro to the top of each serving.
- If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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