Black Beans & Cilantro Rice With Sauce Recipe

Name: Black Beans & Cilantro Rice With Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: dried black beans; 3/4 cup; long-grain rice; 2 cups; poblano peppers; 2; crushed red pepper; 2 TBL; olive oil; 3/4 cup; medium onion; 1 medium; fresh cilantro leaves; 2.5 cups; fresh garlic; 4 medium cloves; pine nuts; 2 TBL; cotija cheese; 1/2 cup; Hot Sauce (i.e.: Frank's Red Hot); to taste

Servings: persons

1
Chop peppers fine, with seeds. Add to beans & soak a minimum of 8 hrs, drain.
2
Place beans in saucepan, cover with water, bring to boil over high heat; reduce heat to simmer until cooked (approx 2 hrs). Add more water as needed to keep beans covered.
3
Drain beans over a bowl to drain & reserve liquid.
4
Heat 3 TBL of oil in large saucepan.
5
Chop onions fine & cook until soft.
6
Add rice & fold in for 5 minutes.
7
Add 4 cups of retained bean liquid (augment with water as needed). Add salt & pepper to taste, stir & bring to boil. Add crushed red pepper, reduce heat to simmer, cover pan until cooked through (appox 15 minutes).
8
Separately, combine garlic, nuts & 2 cups of cilantro in food processor & chop coarse. Fold in oil & blend. Add cheese, blend again until smooth.
9
Allow rice & beans to cool slightly. Mix in sauce. Add salt & pepper to taste. Garnish with remaining cilantro leaves. Add hot sauce as desired.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: dried black beans; 3/4 cup, long-grain rice; 2 cups, poblano peppers; 2, crushed red pepper; 2 TBL, and more.

Yes, Black Beans & Cilantro Rice With Sauce 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.

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Black Beans & Cilantro Rice With Sauce

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