Description
A satisfying and wholesome dish combining rice and black beans for a nutritious and flavorful meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of rice
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups of water or vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the cumin and cook for another minute. Add the rice and stir to coat with the onion and garlic mixture.
- Pour in the water or vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then gently stir in the black beans. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, fluff with a fork, and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Use vegetable broth for extra flavor and feel free to customize with additional spices or toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg