Rice and Black Bean Pilaf Recipe

Name: Rice and Black Bean Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice, uncooked; 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, diced (1 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano or 1 teaspoon dried; 1 stalk celery, finely diced; 1 large carrot, finely diced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes; 1 (15.5 ounce) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup brown rice, uncooked
2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 large carrot, finely diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes
1 (15.5 ounce) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley leaves

1
Place rice and chicken broth in a saucepot and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat and cook rice, covered, until tender and all the liquid is absorbed, 30 to 35 minutes.
3
Remove from heat, uncover, and fluff with a fork.
4
Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
5
Add onions and cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
6
Add garlic, oregano, celery, carrot, cumin and chili flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender but not mushy, about 6 minutes.
7
Stir in black beans and cook until just warmed through, about 1-2 minutes.
8
Combine onion-black bean mixture and hot rice in a serving bowl and toss to combine.
9
Garnish with parsley.
10
Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Niacin, Vitamin K, Manganese, Phosphorus
11
Good source of: Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium

490

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown rice, uncooked, 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, diced (1 cup), and more.

Yes, Rice and Black Bean Pilaf 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.

Rice and Black Bean Pilaf

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