Black Beans 'N' Rice (Stove-Top Or Crock Pot) Recipe

Name: Black Beans 'N' Rice (Stove-Top Or Crock Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried black beans, rinsed; 7 cups water; 1 cup diced fully cooked lean ham; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional); 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups uncooked long grain rice; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers

Servings: persons

1 lb dried black beans, rinsed
7 cups water
1 cup diced fully cooked lean ham
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers

1
Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 inches.
2
Bring to a boil; for 2 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
4
Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
5
Return to the pan.
6
Add 7 cups water, ham, garlic, pepper, cumin,.
7
salt, bay leaf and liquid smoke if desired. Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
9
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring broth and rice to a boil.
10
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
11
Just before serving, discard bay leaf from bean mixture; add vinegar and oil.
12
Serve over rice.
13
Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tablespoon red pepper and 1 teaspoon jalapenos.
14
**NOTE**.
15
I always have water left in the beans; serve with a slotted spoon or drain beans and place over rice on a serving plate.

1293

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

115

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried black beans, rinsed, 7 cups water, 1 cup diced fully cooked lean ham, 5 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Black Beans 'N' Rice (Stove-Top Or Crock Pot) 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 'N' Rice (Stove-Top Or Crock Pot)

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