Spicy Black Beans and Yellow Rice Recipe

Name: Spicy Black Beans and Yellow Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (about 1 pound) dried black beans, picked over, soaked overnight; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 bay leaf; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups long-grain rice; 4 cups water; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 tablespoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

2 cups (about 1 pound) dried black beans, picked over, soaked overnight
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups long-grain rice
4 cups water
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 bay leaf

1
In a large pot, soak beans overnight covered in water by 2 inches.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
In the same pot, heat the olive oil.
4
Add the onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and bay leaf and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the beans and cover with water by about 1-inch.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
7
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
8
Taste the beans and season with salt and pepper.
9
For the rice:
10
Put all the ingredients into a heavy-bottomed pot, stir well, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
11
Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat until the rice has absorbed the water, about 15 to 20 minutes.
12
Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
13
Discard the garlic and bay leaf, fluff with a fork, and serve.

574

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (about 1 pound) dried black beans, picked over, soaked overnight, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 medium onion, diced, 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Black Beans and Yellow 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.

Spicy Black Beans and Yellow Rice

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