Southern Black Beans and Rice
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
1172 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Southern Black Beans and Rice
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This Southern Black Beans and Rice skillet dinner recipe makes a delicious entree or side dish that is absolutely packed with flavor!
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Ingredients
For the beans:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ medium red bell pepper diced
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 4 talks fresh thyme
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice
- 30 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces diced cooked ham
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 10 dashes Tabasco sauce
For the rice:
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup rice
For garnish:
- red wine vinegar
- chopped fresh tomatoes
- chopped chives
- salsa
- sour cream
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add the thyme, tomatoes, beans, ham, salt, black pepper, oregano, and Tabasco. Stir well. Reduce the heat to low and cook 30-40 minutes or until the beans are tender.
- While the beans are cooking, prepare the rice.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water, salt, and butter to a boil. Add the rice, stir and bring back to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until rice is tender - about 20 minutes.
- Serve the bean mixture over rice. Remove the thyme stems before serving.
- Garnish with a drizzle of red wine vinegar and your choice fresh chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh chives, salsa, and/or sour cream.
Notes
- Serves 6 as a main dish; 8 or more as a side.
- Store leftovers in a sealed, air-tight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or larger portions on the stovetop.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the cubed ham.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
1172kcal
(59%)
Carbohydrates
193g
(64%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
1949mg
(81%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
166g
(332%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 1172kcal | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 193g | 64% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1949mg | 81% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 166g | 332% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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