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Black Beans and Rice Recipe

A simple and delicious black beans and rice recipe that's perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
  2. Add rice to the pot and stir to coat with the oil. Cook for a couple of minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
  3. Add black beans, cumin, salt, chicken broth, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Black Beans, Easy, Rice
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