Black Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Black Beans And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. plus 1/8 c. dried black beans; vegetable cooking spray; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. chopped green pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 c. water; 3 oz. can tomato paste; 1 1/2 c. hot cooked rice; 1/4 tsp. chopped tomato; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1/8 c. sliced green onions; 2 tsp. plain nonfat yogurt

Servings: persons

1/2 c. plus 1/8 c. dried black beans
vegetable cooking spray
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 1/2 c. water
3 oz. can tomato paste
1 1/2 c. hot cooked rice
1/4 tsp. chopped tomato
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/8 c. sliced green onions
2 tsp. plain nonfat yogurt

1
Sort and wash beans.
2
Place in a Dutch oven.
3
Cover with water 2-inches above beans.
4
Let soak 8 hours.
5
Drain.
6
Coat a Dutch oven with cooking spray.
7
Place over medium-high heat until hot.
8
Add onion, green pepper and garlic.
9
Saute until tender.
10
Add beans, salt, pepper, chopped tomato, water and vinegar.
11
Bring mixture to a boil.
12
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
13
Add tomato paste.
14
Cook an additional 15 minutes.
15
Serve over rice.
16
Top each serving with tomato, green onions and yogurt.

398

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. plus 1/8 c. dried black beans, vegetable cooking spray, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/2 c. chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Black Beans And Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Beans And Rice

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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