Description
Rice and beans are a beloved comfort food that unites flavors and colors in a single dish. This easy recipe features fluffy long-grain white rice paired with tender black beans, enhanced by aromatic spices for a delightful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this versatile dish can be served as a satisfying main course or flavorful side, bringing joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cumin; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rinsed black beans and rice, mixing gently.
- Pour in the vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg