Description
A delicious and nutrient-rich dish combining black beans and rice, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the rice and vegetable broth or water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked (15-20 minutes for white rice, 40-45 minutes for brown rice).
- Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for another minute, letting flavors meld.
- Stir in the black beans and cook until heated through.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and mix it into the black bean mixture in the skillet.
- Stir in the lime juice, bringing a fresh note to the dish.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg