Rice and Black Beans
A delicious side dish or main meal, especially for vegetarians, flavored with onion, garlic, some seasoning, and either chicken or vegetable broth. Easy to make using one pan, and they're great in tacos.
Yield: 8
Calories: 192kcal
Materials
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small onion, (1/2 medium) chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
- 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large sauce pan (or Dutch oven) over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft (3 - 5 minutes). Add garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add broth, rice, and beans. Bring just to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer. Cook for 15 - 20 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Enjoy!
Notes
If serving as a main meal, this may serve more like six people. The eight servings is based on utilizing the recipe as a side dish, or in tacos.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg