Zesty Black Beans On White Rice Recipe

Name: Zesty Black Beans On White Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Beans; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 1 1 medium yellow peppers or 1 medium orange bell pepper, 1/2 inch cubes; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 bay leaf; 2 cloves; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup chopped onion; white rice (enough for about 4 servings); For Serving; fresh lime wedge; Tabasco sauce

Servings: persons

For Beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 1 medium yellow peppers or 1 medium orange bell pepper, 1/2 inch cubes
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped onion
white rice (enough for about 4 servings)
For Serving
fresh lime wedge
Tabasco sauce

1
In a medium saucepan heat olive oil.
2
Saute chopped onion for about 1 minute.
3
Add red pepper and red wine vinegar.
4
Saute until vinegar is nearly evaporated.
5
Add beans, cloves, ketchup, and bay leaf.
6
Simmer on med-low for about 20 minutes (until flavors have mixed; stirring a few times).
7
Cook white rice.
8
Serving: Serve beans hot over white rice.
9
Squeeze a lime wedge over each serving for citrus zest.
10
Add Tabasco to taste for a full-flavored dish.
11
Enjoy!

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Beans, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, 1 1 medium yellow peppers or 1 medium orange bell pepper, 1/2 inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Zesty Black Beans On White 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zesty Black Beans On White Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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