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Simple Black Beans and Rice - This one-pot dish is perfect on its own or for stuffing into burritos!

Easy Black Beans and Rice Recipe

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5 from 2 reviews

This simple side dish is versatile, inexpensive, and tasty. Serve with any meat, use it in burritos, or add diced chicken or sausage to make a one-dish meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
  • 1 cup white rice I like medium grain
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 15 ounces can of seasoned black beans drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté 3 minutes, until onion is tender and starting to brown. Add garlic, and sauté one minute longer. Add uncooked rice, and stir and sauté 2 minutes.
  2. Add broth, salt, and cumin. Stir together, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
  3. Remove lid, stir in beans, and cover again. Turn off heat, and let stand for 3 minutes before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Recipe adapted from AllRecipes.com.

  • Author: Andi Gleeson
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://wearychef.com/recipe/black-beans-and-rice/