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Black Beans and Yellow Rice

Black beans simmered with tomatoes and aromatic vegetables and served over fragrant saffron rice.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 459 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large green pepper chopped
  • 1 stalk celery finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Jalapeño finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 Cans Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 3 tblsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • ¼ tsp. ground cumin
  • Hot cooked yellow saffron rice (note: I use the Mahatma brand yellow rice mix)
  • chopped parsley chopped green onion and/or salsa for topping

Instructions

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  1. In a large high-sided skillet, sauté the green pepper, onion, garlic and jalapeno in olive oil until tender.
  2. Add the drained and rinsed beans and the tomatoes with their juice. Stir well to combine.
  3. Add the vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper and cumin mixing well.
  4. Bring to a boil then cover the pan and reduce the heat to low.
  5. Simmer 45 minutes to an hour or until beans are very tender.
  6. Serve over hot cooked yellow rice. Garnish with chopped green onion and/or salsa.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 459kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g Sodium 598mg (25%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 459

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 459kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g 100%
Sodium 598mg 25%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 12g 24%

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