Description
A cozy and comforting dish of black beans and rice, reminiscent of shared meals and cherished moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans, soaked overnight
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the soaked black beans, rice, water or broth, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir gently to mix.
- Turn up the heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and beans are creamy.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Make sure your beans are adequately soaked overnight to reduce cooking time. If using other beans, adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus overnight soaking)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg