Name: Beans and Rice Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1 cup of rice; 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced; 1 tsp of cumin; 1 tsp of paprika; 1/2 tsp of chili powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups of vegetable broth; 2 tbsp of olive oil; Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Beans and Rice Recipe

Tabina Lor Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Beans and Rice Recipe

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup of rice
1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 tsp of cumin
1 tsp of paprika
1/2 tsp of chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups of vegetable broth
2 tbsp of olive oil
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the rice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to coat the rice with the spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the black beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories : 320kcal
Total Fat : 8g
Saturated Fat : 1g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 900mg
Total Carbohydrates : 56g
Dietary Fiber : 9g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 11g

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