Black Beans & Rice is one of the best side recipes out there! Flavoured with a squeeze of lime juice, garlic and spices, this rice recipe is our family favourite!
Black Beans & Rice can be served as a side OR as a main, and is an easy to throw together side dish that is so versatile, you can serve this with anything!
Goes perfectly well with Chicken, Pork or Beef, PLUS tacos, burritos or even enchiladas.
Black Beans & Rice Recipe
Black Beans & Rice is one of the best side recipes out there! Flavoured with a squeeze of lime juice, garlic and spices, this rice recipe is our family favourite!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 serves (as a side)
Calories: 216 kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 cup uncooked white rice, long grain or jasmine rice
- 4 cups chicken broth (or stock)
- 2x 14 ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3-4 tablespoons lime juice, (adjust to your tastes)
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped coriander (or parsley), to garnish
Instructions
Heat oil in a stockpot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until onion is transparent. Add the garlic and sauté for a further minute. Add the cumin and rice, mix the flavours through and sauté for a further minute.
Pour in the broth and beans, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender (stirring half way through).
Remove from heat and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil (about 2 teaspoons), lime juice and cilantro. Taste test; season with a little salt and pepper, only if needed and as desired.
Recipe Notes
Add in chopped jalapeños, chili’s, or cayenne pepper for some added heat!
A Cafe Delites Original Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Black Beans & Rice Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 434mg 18%
Potassium 188mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 0.3%
Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 3%
Iron 5.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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