Black Beans and Rice

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 149kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup White rice rinsed
  • 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 clove Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Red onion minced
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin to taste
  • 1/2 cup Black beans with the liquid from the can
  • 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
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Instructions

  • Cook rice according to the package directions. When the rice is done, fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
  • In the meantime, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic, onion, and cumin until the onions start to soften. Add in the black beans and season with salt and pepper. Fill the can about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way with water (depending on how many portions you are making) and swish it around to incorporate anything leftover in the can then add to the saucepan.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes to concentrate the flavor. Add more cumin if needed and season with salt to taste. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

Black Beans and Rice

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Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 149 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/4 cup White rice rinsed
  • 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 clove Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Red onion minced
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin to taste
  • 1/2 cup Black beans with the liquid from the can
  • 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook rice according to the package directions. When the rice is done, fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
  • In the meantime, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic, onion, and cumin until the onions start to soften. Add in the black beans and season with salt and pepper. Fill the can about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way with water (depending on how many portions you are making) and swish it around to incorporate anything leftover in the can then add to the saucepan.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes to concentrate the flavor. Add more cumin if needed and season with salt to taste. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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