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Black Beans & Rice Recipe
Enjoy this classic Black Beans & Rice Recipe with your next Mexican feast!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 221 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 cups white rice long grain or jasmine
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14 ounces) cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 3-4 tablespoons lime juice adjusted to taste
- 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add the garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the cumin and rice to coat and lightly toast them.
- Add chicken broth and black beans to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir halfway through cooking.
- Remove from heat. Drizzle with additional olive oil and lime juice, then stir in the chopped cilantro or parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
441mg
(18%)
Potassium
128mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
179IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.