Black Beans and Rice
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Black Beans and Rice
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This black beans and rice recipe is cilantro lime rice and black beans, all cooked together to make a savory and flavorful side dish. Black beans and rice are perfect when paired with grilled meats or served alongside Mexican or Cuban food.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice uncooked
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ounce cans black beans rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves chopped
- cilantro sprigs and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
- Add the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cumin, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring the pot to a boil.
- Cover the pot and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir the beans into the rice. Cover the pot and let sit off the heat for 3-5 minutes or until beans are warmed through.
- Stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges, then serve.
Notes
- I recommend using a long grain white rice for this dish. I typically use standard long grain rice or basmati rice. Short grain rice tends to be stickier which doesn't work as well in this preparation.
- I use canned black beans for this recipe because it cuts the prep time down to just 10 minutes. If you prefer, you can cook your own black beans from dried beans.
- Make sure to drain and rinse your black beans before you add them to the rice.
- Fresh lime juice is necessary for this recipe; don't use the stuff that comes in a bottle.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Sodium
325mg
(14%)
Potassium
129mg
(4%)
Vitamin A
45IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8.4mg
(9%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8.4mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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