Green Rice and Black Beans Recipe

Name: Green Rice and Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 2 large garlic cloves; 1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 1 1/2 cups packed fresh cilantro sprigs; 1 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves; 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 pound dried black beans; 1 ham hock; 4 cups water; 2 cups long-grain rice; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened

Servings: persons

1/3 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 large garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups packed fresh cilantro sprigs
1 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound dried black beans
1 ham hock
4 cups water
2 cups long-grain rice
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Toast pine nuts in middle of oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes, and cool completely.
3
In a blender or food processor blend pesto ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.
4
Pesto may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap.
5
Pick over beans.
6
In a large bowl soak beans in water to cover by 2 inches overnight or quick-soak .
7
Drain beans.
8
In a kettle cover drained beans and ham hock with cold water by 2 inches.
9
Add salt to taste and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
10
Drain beans, discarding ham hock, and keep warm in kettle.
11
While beans are simmering, in a large heavy saucepan bring 4 cups water to a boil and stir in rice and salt to taste.
12
Cook rice, covered, over low heat, undisturbed, 18 to 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
13
Fluff rice with a fork and add to beans.
14
Stir in butter, pesto, and salt and pepper to taste.

1092

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup pine nuts, 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, 2 large garlic cloves, 1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Green Rice and Black Beans 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.

Green Rice and Black Beans

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