Black Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Black Beans And Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dry black beans; 4 c. water; 3 cloves peeled, crushed garlic; 1 med. cored, seeded, minced green pepper; 1 med. peeled and minced yellow onion; 1/4 pound minced salt pork; 1 pound smoked ham hocks, cut into 1 1/2-inch pcs; 2 teaspoon paprika; 3 teaspoon cumin; 2 bay leaves; 4 c. chicken stock or possibly broth; 1/4 teaspoon chili pwdr; 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound dry black beans
4 c. water
3 cloves peeled, crushed garlic
1 med. cored, seeded, minced green pepper
1 med. peeled and minced yellow onion
1/4 pound minced salt pork
1 pound smoked ham hocks, cut into 1 1/2-inch pcs
2 teaspoon paprika
3 teaspoon cumin
2 bay leaves
4 c. chicken stock or possibly broth
1/4 teaspoon chili pwdr
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper

1
Wash beans and place in 6-qt stove top casserole with 4 c. water.
2
Cover and boil 2 min, then shut off heat and let set 1 hour.
3
Add in remaining ingredients, except vinegar, salt and pepper.
4
Simmer till tender (2 hrs).
5
When done cooking, debone hocks, chop meat, and return to pot.
6
(I completely remove salt pork to avoid extra fat pcs.)
7
Add in vinegar, salt and pepper.
8
Bring to simmer again.
9
Serve with rice (approximately 2 parts rice to 1 part beans).
10
This also makes delicious black bean soup when additional chicken stock is added to thin.

773

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dry black beans, 4 c. water, 3 cloves peeled, crushed garlic, 1 med. cored, seeded, minced green pepper, and more.

Yes, Black Beans And Rice Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!