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: ¼ cup brown rice, cooked; 4 fluid ounces low-sodium low-fat vegetable broth; 1 garlic clove; 14 yellow onion; 14 medium red bell pepper; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup reduced sodium black beans, canned; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 ounce low-fat cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon nonfat sour cream

Servings: persons

¼ cup brown rice, cooked
4 fluid ounces low-sodium low-fat vegetable broth
1 garlic clove
14 yellow onion
14 medium red bell pepper
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
½ cup reduced sodium black beans, canned
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ounce low-fat cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon nonfat sour cream

1
Cook rice according to package directions, substituting vegetable broth for 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of the water.
2
Wash and peel garlic and onion; wash bell pepper and remove membrane.
3
Mince garlic, chop onion, and chop bell pepper.
4
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add garlic, onion and bell pepper and saute until tender.
6
Add drained beans, cumin, oregano, 1/8 teaspoon of the black pepper, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to prevent sticking.
7
Stir and continue to cook until beans are heated through.
8
Serve bean mixture over cooked rice topped with cheese and sour cream.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup brown rice, cooked, 4 fluid ounces low-sodium low-fat vegetable broth, 1 garlic clove, 14 yellow onion, 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.

Black Beans and Rice

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