Black Beans & Rice is one of the best side recipes out there! Flavoured with a squeeze of lime juice, garlic and spices, this rice recipe is our family favourite!
Black Beans & Rice can be served as a side OR as a main, and is an easy to throw together side dish that is so versatile, you can serve this with anything!
Goes perfectly well with Chicken, Pork or Beef, PLUS tacos, burritos or even enchiladas.
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Black Beans & Rice is one of the best side recipes out there! Flavoured with a squeeze of lime juice, garlic and spices, this rice recipe is our family favourite!
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 cup uncooked white rice, long grain or jasmine rice
- 4 cups chicken broth (or stock)
- 2x 14 ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3-4 tablespoons lime juice, (adjust to your tastes)
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped coriander (or parsley), to garnish
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Heat oil in a stockpot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until onion is transparent. Add the garlic and sauté for a further minute. Add the cumin and rice, mix the flavours through and sauté for a further minute.
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Pour in the broth and beans, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender (stirring half way through).
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Remove from heat and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil (about 2 teaspoons), lime juice and cilantro. Taste test; season with a little salt and pepper, only if needed and as desired.
Add in chopped jalapeños, chili's, or cayenne pepper for some added heat!
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Helia says
I tried this recipe and loved it!
Tony says
This recipe is fantastic! My wife does most of the cooking but…when she is out of town, I still want to provide my kids with something good and good for them. My 2 16 year olds LOVED it! It was super easy to follow and it was definitely a hit in my house. Thank you for posting this recipe! Definitely 5 stars..in fact I’m making it again tonight..and this time the wife will love it too 🙂
Stacey says
Do i have to soak the rice and black bean before hand?
Karina says
The rice and black beans just need to be rinsed and drained before hand. They are from a can so it is a little quicker. You are welcome to use dry beans and soak them until ready.
Carlos says
If you’re going to make a salad, drain the black beans. If you are going to cook it, one of the biggest mistakes non hispanics make is draining the beans. Cut down on the broth and keep the bean liquid.
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says
Yum!! There are a couple of boys in my house that would LOVE this rice. It’s got everything they like, so I’m sure it would be gone in less than a day. Will have to give it a try!