Spicy Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Spicy Black Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup onion, chopped (1 medium); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained; 14 12 ounces Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained; ½ cup salsa; ¼ teaspoon salt; 18-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups brown rice (hot, cooked) or 2 cups long grain rice (hot, cooked); ½ cup cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese (shredded) or ½ cup mexican cheese, blend (shredded); ¼ cup onion, chopped

Servings: persons

½ cup onion, chopped (1 medium)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons cooking oil
15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
14 12 ounces Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
½ cup salsa
¼ teaspoon salt
18-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups brown rice (hot, cooked) or 2 cups long grain rice (hot, cooked)
½ cup cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese (shredded) or ½ cup mexican cheese, blend (shredded)
¼ cup onion, chopped

1
In a medium saucepan cook the 1/2 cup onion and garlic in hot oil until tender but not brown.
2
Carefully stir in beans, undrained tomatoes, salsa, salt, and cayenne pepper.
3
Bring to boiling and reduce heat.
4
Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
5
To serve, mound rice on serving plates.
6
Make a well in each mound.
7
Spoon the black bean mixture into wells.
8
If desired, sprinkle with shredded cheese and the 1/4 c chopped onion.

966

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup onion, chopped (1 medium), 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Spicy Black Beans and Rice falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Spicy Black Beans and Rice

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