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 cup Dried Black Beans Rinsed Well; 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Left Whole; 2 leaves Bay Leaves; 6 cups Chicken Stock; 6 slices Bacon, Chopped; 1 whole Large Onion, Chopped; 2 whole Red Bell Peppers, Roasted, Seeded And Chopped (from A Jar Is Fine); 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes, Drained; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 6 cups Cooked Rice, For Serving; Cilantro For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup Dried Black Beans Rinsed Well
2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Left Whole
2 leaves Bay Leaves
6 cups Chicken Stock
6 slices Bacon, Chopped
1 whole Large Onion, Chopped
2 whole Red Bell Peppers, Roasted, Seeded And Chopped (from A Jar Is Fine)
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes, Drained
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
Salt And Pepper, to taste
6 cups Cooked Rice, For Serving
Cilantro For Garnish

1
Place the black beans in a large bowl and cover with 2-3 inches of cold water.
2
Soak the beans overnight.
3
Drain the beans from their soaking liquid and rinse them well.
4
In a large saucepan place the beans, garlic cloves, bay leaves, and 4 cups of chicken broth.
5
When cooking black beans, a ratio of 3 cups liquid to 1 cup beans is typically used.
6
I find however that I use more, usually 4-6 cups of liquid depending on the consistency I want in the finished product.
7
Bring the beans and broth to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for one hour or until very tender.
8
Add more broth as needed to your liking.
9
Meanwhile, saute the bacon in a saute pan over medium high heat until the fat renders and the bacon begins to brown.
10
Pour off most of the fat.
11
Add the onion and saute until the onion is softened and the bacon is crisp.
12
Add the roasted peppers and the tomatoes.
13
Saute for another 5 minutes.
14
Add the bacon mixture and cayenne pepper to the beans and simmer for 15 minutes.
15
Adjust seasoning, remove garlic cloves and bay leaves.
16
Serve over rice garnished with cilantro.

1939

kcal

Calories

Fat

240

Carbs

153

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 cup Dried Black Beans Rinsed Well, 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Left Whole, 2 leaves Bay Leaves, 6 cups Chicken Stock, and more.

Yes, Black Beans and Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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