Rice and Black Beans with Cilantro and Lime

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Rice and Black Beans with Cilantro and Lime

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion finely diced
  • ½ jalapeño chopped, seeded and deveined
  • 1 garlic minced, large clove
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • salt to taste, sea salt and freshly cracked
  • black pepper to taste, sea salt and freshly cracked
  • 1 cup basmati rice rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 .5 oz black beans canned, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tbsp green chilies
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and jalapenos then cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
  2. Add garlic, cumin, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, then cook, stirring constantly, for 45 seconds. Add the rice and saute for a minute or two. Add the drained and rinsed black beans, green chilies, and chicken broth; stir and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, without removing the lid, for another 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff with a fork then gently stir in lime juice and cilantro. Taste and re-season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, or lime juice if needed.
  5. Serve as a side dish or a filling for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas. Enjoy.
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