Description
Experience the comforting flavors of this rice and beans recipe, a simple yet satisfying dish that combines fluffy long-grain rice with tender black beans. Enhanced by aromatic garlic, sweet onions, and a splash of lime juice, this versatile meal is perfect as a side or main course for any occasion. Delight your family and friends with this heartwarming taste of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked, gently fold in the black beans along with lime juice and cilantro.
- Taste and season with salt or pepper as desired. Serve warm with extra cilantro on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg