Southern Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Southern Black Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound black beans dried; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1 each onions chopped; 1 each garlic cloves mashed; 1 each green bell peppers chopped; 2 each bay leaves; 1 x salt; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 x rice hot, cooked

Servings: persons

1 pound black beans dried
3/4 cup olive oil
1 each onions chopped
1 each garlic cloves mashed
1 each green bell peppers chopped
2 each bay leaves
1 x salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 x rice hot, cooked

1
Cook beans according to basic directions.
2
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup bean broth.
3
Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil and saute onion, garlic, green pepper, and bay leaves until onion is lightly browned.
4
Add oregano, cumin, 2 tbl of the vinegar, and reserved bean broth.
5
Simmer until onion and pepper are soft.
6
Shortly before serving, add drained beans, hot pepper sauce, honey, and salt.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
8
Serve over rice topped with some green onions.
9
Combine 1/2 cup olive oil with 1/4 cup wine vinegar and a pinch of salt in a covered jar.
10
Shake well and spoon a little over each serving.

702

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 pound black beans dried, 3/4 cup olive oil, 1 each onions chopped, 1 each garlic cloves mashed, and more.

Yes, Southern Black Beans and 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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Southern Black Beans and Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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