Black Bean & Rice Recipe
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Black Bean & Rice Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by cooking diced onions in a neutral oil until translucent, followed by lightly browning the rice. Adding broth and canned black beans lets the rice absorb flavor and liquids as it simmers to tender perfection. Once cooked, fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro are stirred in to impart brightness and fresh herbal notes.
Its texture is fluffy rice combined with soft beans and soft onions, balanced by the slight acidity from lime juice. This dish pairs well with proteins or can serve as a filling vegetarian option.
The simple preparation produces a versatile staple good for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Adjust seasoning as needed for salt or spice levels.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil olive or avocado, generic cooking oil
- 1 onion diced, small
- 1 cup rice Jasmine or long grain
- 2 cups broth chicken, beef, or veggie
- 14 oz black beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat a heavy bottom pan with oil. Add in diced onions and cook until translucent.
- Add in rice and cook until it's lightly browned.
- Add broth and beans. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer, cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Add in fresh squeezed lime juice and cilantro. Season to taste and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 187IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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