Black Beans & Rice Recipe
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!
Servings: 8 serves (as a side)
Ingredients
- 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 coriander or parsley, finely chopped to garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
Notes
Add in chopped jalapeños, chili's, or cayenne pepper for some added heat!
A Cafe Delites Original Recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg