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 teaspoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped finely; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup uncooked brown rice; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, canned or homemade (or vegetable broth); 2 tomatoes, chopped; 4 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed (kidney beans would also work well); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or 1 red pepper, chopped, plus 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped finely
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
2 cups low sodium chicken broth, canned or homemade (or vegetable broth)
2 tomatoes, chopped
4 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed (kidney beans would also work well)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or 1 red pepper, chopped, plus 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

1
Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat.
2
Saute onion and garlic until onion softens, about 4 minutes.
3
Add rice and saute for 2 minutes (this crisps the outside of the rice).
4
Add broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat. Cook for 40 minutes until rice is done, stirring occasionally.
5
Add beans, spices, and fresh cilantro.
6
To replace the red pepper flakes with fresh: Saute a chopped red pepper with the onion and add a 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper with the beans.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped finely, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 3/4 cup uncooked brown rice, and more.

Yes, Black Beans And Rice falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Black Beans And Rice

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