Black Beans & Rice Recipe

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4.9

123 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8 serves (as a side)

  • Calories

    190 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Black Beans & Rice Recipe

Black Beans & Rice is one of the best side recipes out there! Flavoured with a squeeze of lime juice, garlic and spices, this rice recipe is our family favourite!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 cup uncooked white rice long grain or jasmine rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2x 14 ounce cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • 3-4 tablespoons lime juice (adjust to your tastes)
  • 4 tablespoons Coriander or parsley, finely chopped to garnish
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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a stockpot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until onion is transparent. Add the garlic and sauté for a further minute. Add the cumin and rice, mix the flavours through and sauté for a further minute.
  2. Pour in the broth and beans, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender (stirring half way through). 
  3. Remove from heat and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil (about 2 teaspoons), lime juice and cilantro. Taste test; season with a little salt and pepper, only if needed and as desired.

Notes

  • Add in chopped jalapeños, chili's, or cayenne pepper for some added heat!
  • A Cafe Delites Original Recipe

Nutrition Information

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Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 440mg (18%) Potassium 329mg (9%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8serves (as a side)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 190kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 440mg 18%
Potassium 329mg 7%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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