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Southern Black Beans and Rice

This Southern Black Beans and Rice skillet dinner recipe makes a delicious entree or side dish that is absolutely packed with flavor!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1172 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a large, deep skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  3. 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.
  4. While the beans are cooking, prepare the rice.
  5. In a medium saucepan, bring the water, salt, and butter to a boil. Add the rice, stir and bring back to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until rice is tender - about 20 minutes.
  7. Serve the bean mixture over rice. Remove the thyme stems before serving.
  8. 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

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

% 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.