Black Beans and Rice Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 -6 servings

  • Calories

    167 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Black beans and rice is an easy side dish to serve with your next southwest or Mexican inspired meal!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion white, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated or minced
  • 1 cup jasmine rice or other long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt fine or sea salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium; or vegetable broth
  • lime juice of
  • 15 ounce black beans drained and rinsed, low sodium, canned
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil to a skillet or pot that has a lid. Heat over medium-high heat and then add in the onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes and then add in the garlic, cumin, salt, and rice. Sauté another 30 seconds and then pour in the chicken broth. 
  2. Bring it to a boil, stir, cover with the lid, and turn the heat down to low. Cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender. 
  3. Turn off the heat and stir in the black beans and cilantro. Cover again with the lid and let it steam for 5 minutes. 
  4. Squeeze the lime juice into the rice and beans and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning and serve. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Sodium 289mg (12%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Sodium 289mg 12%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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