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Traditional Mexican Black Beans and Rice

Vibrant, hearty and wonderfully flavorful, this Mexican Beans and Rice dish is the epitome of a perfect comfort food. Bursting with rich flavors, it makes for an excellent main course or side dish.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 1 Cup of uncooked rice Added to
  • 2 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed Added to
  • 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped Added to
  • 1 bell pepper, diced Added to
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 2 teaspoons of chili powder Added to
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
  • 2 tbls of olive oil Added to
  • 2 cups of vegetable broth Added to
  • 14 Cup of fresh cilantro, chopped Added to
  • 1 Cup of salsa Added to
  • Lime wedges for serving Added to

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Directions

30 min.
1. Step

First, heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are tender.

2. Step

Next, stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the drained black beans and mix well.

3. Step

Add the rice to the pan and stir so that the rice is fully coated in the spices.

4. Step

Gradually pour in the vegetable broth and salsa. Raise the heat and bring everything to a boil.

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5. Step

Once it's boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover the pan. Let the rice cook for 20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.

6. Step

Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving. To add an additional pop of flavor, serve with fresh lime wedges.

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Recipe author image Tammers

Traditional Mexican Black Beans and Rice

Vibrant, hearty and wonderfully flavorful, this Mexican Beans and Rice dish is the epitome of a perfect comfort food. Bursting with rich flavors, it makes for an excellent main course or side dish.

30
Minutes
4
Number of servings
Directions
1. Step

First, heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are tender.

2. Step

Next, stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the drained black beans and mix well.

3. Step

Add the rice to the pan and stir so that the rice is fully coated in the spices.

4. Step

Gradually pour in the vegetable broth and salsa. Raise the heat and bring everything to a boil.

5. Step

Once it's boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover the pan. Let the rice cook for 20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.

6. Step

Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving. To add an additional pop of flavor, serve with fresh lime wedges.

Ingredients
1 Cup
of uncooked rice
2 cans
of black beans, drained and rinsed
1
medium-sized onion, finely chopped
1
bell pepper, diced
2 cloves
garlic, minced
2 teaspoons
of chili powder
1 teaspoon
of cumin
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbls
of olive oil
2 cups
of vegetable broth
14 Cup
of fresh cilantro, chopped
1 Cup
of salsa
Lime wedges for serving