Black Beans & Rice Recipe

Name: Black Beans & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups black beans; 8 cups water; 1/2 large onion, diced; 1/2 green pepper, diced; 2 large cloves garlic, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; Black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green pepper; Pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper; 3 large cloves garlic, chopped; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar; Tabasco sauce; 1/4 cup dry sherry; Perfect Rice (page 117)

Servings: persons

2 cups black beans
8 cups water
1/2 large onion, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
Pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Tabasco sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
Perfect Rice (page 117)

1
Sort through the beans and pull out any little stones or shriveled beans.
2
Rinse the good beans and toss them into a large saucepan.
3
Add 2 cups of the water, the onions, peppers, garlic, bay leaf, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4
Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil.
5
Cover the pan, cracking the lid a bit, and turn the heat down to low.
6
Simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, adding the remaining water, 1 cup at a time, as it is absorbed by the beans.
7
When theyre done, the beans will give off a luscious black gravy.
8
Grab a small saucepan for the sofrito (see note), and place it over medium heat.
9
Add the oil.
10
Toss in the onions and peppers, seasoning them with a pinch of salt and pepper.
11
Once theyre soft, add the garlic and cook another minute.
12
Dump the sofrito into the cooked beans.
13
Pull out the bay leaf and finish the dish by stirring in the cumin, oregano, salt, brown sugar, vinegar, Tabasco, and sherry.
14
Serve with a batch of Perfect Rice.

485

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups black beans, 8 cups water, 1/2 large onion, diced, 1/2 green pepper, diced, 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.

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Black Beans & Rice

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