Black Beans & Rice With Cheese Recipe

Name: Black Beans & Rice With Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup chopped green onion; ½ cup chopped red bell pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup chopped cilantro, fresh; lime zest, of 1 lime; lime juice, of 1 lime; ½ cup water; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground paprika; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper; black pepper, to taste; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup hot cooked long-grain rice or 1 cup cooked brown rice; ¼ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped green onion
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup chopped cilantro, fresh
lime zest, of 1 lime
lime juice, of 1 lime
½ cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
black pepper, to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup hot cooked long-grain rice or 1 cup cooked brown rice
¼ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

1
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
3
Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
4
Add water and next 11 ingredients (through beans); bring to a boil.
5
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
6
Place 1/4 cup rice on each of 4 plates; top with 1/2 cup bean mixture.
7
Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.
8
(serving size: 1/4 cup rice, 1/2 cup bean mixture, and 1 tablespoon cheese).

401

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup chopped green onion, ½ cup chopped red bell pepper, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Black Beans & Rice With Cheese 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 & Rice With Cheese

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