Black Beans & Rice Recipe

Name: Black Beans & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bag Dried Black Beans, Washed And Soaked Overnight; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Medium Tomato - Quartered; 1/2 whole Medium Green Pepper - Quartered; 1/2 whole Medium Onion - Quartered; 2 whole Garlic Cloves; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 1/2 cups Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Chopped; 1/4 whole Medium Green Pepper, Chopped; 1 whole Clove Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 1 Tablespoon Salt; 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco; 1 cup White Rice; 2 stalks Green Onion

Servings: persons

1 bag Dried Black Beans, Washed And Soaked Overnight
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 whole Medium Tomato - Quartered
1/2 whole Medium Green Pepper - Quartered
1/2 whole Medium Onion - Quartered
2 whole Garlic Cloves
1 whole Bay Leaf
1/2 cups Olive Oil
1/2 whole Medium Onion, Chopped
1/4 whole Medium Green Pepper, Chopped
1 whole Clove Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1 Tablespoon Salt
3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 teaspoons Tabasco
1 cup White Rice
2 stalks Green Onion

1
Wash and soak beans overnight.
2
Drain, and add the next 6 ingredients.
3
Fill pot with water just to top of beans.
4
Simmer until beans are soft.
5
Remove quartered onion, pepper, tomato, and bay leaf, setting aside.
6
In a saute pan, saute the remaining onion, pepper, and garlic in 1/2 C olive oil.
7
Add oregano, cumin, and salt when onions begin to soften.
8
When onions are translucent and soft, add red wine vinegar, stirring thoroughly.
9
Add in Tabasco.
10
Stir into beans, adding more vinegar, Tabasco, or salt to taste.
11
At this point, the beans can be simmered over the stove for an hour or so.
12
Alternately, the beans can be cooked slowly in a crockpot for 4 to 6 hours.
13
Cook white rice according to package directions.
14
Serve beans over hot rice, garnishing with chopped green onions.
15
Sweet Italian sausage is also an excellent topping!

691

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bag Dried Black Beans, Washed And Soaked Overnight, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 whole Medium Tomato - Quartered, 1/2 whole Medium Green Pepper - Quartered, and more.

Yes, Black Beans & 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Beans & Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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