Brazilian Black Beans With Rice & Tomato Salsa Reci

Name: Brazilian Black Beans With Rice & Tomato Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound black beans (1 1/4 c.); 4 c. water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 med. onion, studded with 4 cloves; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1 lg. onion, minced; 1 lg. green pepper, minced; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 tbsp. oil; 2 med. tomatoes, minced; 3 c. cooked rice; Tomato salsa; Orange slices; Lowfat sour cream; Corn bread

Servings: persons

1/2 pound black beans (1 1/4 c.)
4 c. water
1 teaspoon salt
1 med. onion, studded with 4 cloves
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 lg. onion, minced
1 lg. green pepper, minced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tbsp. oil
2 med. tomatoes, minced
3 c. cooked rice
Tomato salsa
Orange slices
Lowfat sour cream
Corn bread

1
Boil beans for 2 min and then let stand for an hour.
2
Add in salt, clove studded onion and garlic.
3
Simmer 1 hour.
4
Add in thyme and oregano and cook 1/2 hour.
5
Saute/fry minced onion, pepper and garlic in oil.
6
Add in beans with liquid and minced tomatoes.
7
Cook till tomatoes are soft.
8
Remove 1 c. mix and mash.
9
Return to skillet and cook till sauce thickens slightly.
10
(May be prepared ahead to this point.)
11
Spoon rice onto hot platter.
12
Top with bean mix and salsa.
13
Garnish with orange slices.
14
Serve with lowfat sour cream and corn bread.

797

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound black beans (1 1/4 c.), 4 c. water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 med. onion, studded with 4 cloves, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Black Beans With Rice & Tomato Salsa Recipe falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brazilian Black Beans With Rice & Tomato Salsa Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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