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Black Bean & Rice in a pan.
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Black Bean & Rice Recipe

This one pot black beans and rice is flavored with pantry staples like onions, broth, and lime juice. It's simple, inexpensive, and filling for all.
Course Grains
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword Black Bean & Rice, Black Bean & Rice Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 207kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil olive or avocado
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup rice Jasmine or long grain
  • 2 cups broth chicken, beef, or veggie
  • 14 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 tbsp cilantro
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Instructions

  • Preheat a heavy bottom pan with oil. Add in diced onions and cook until translucent.
    Onions cooking in a pan.
  • Add in rice and cook until it's lightly browned.
    Rice added to cooking onions.
  • Add broth and beans. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer, cook for an additional 15 minutes.
    Beans added to the rice.
  • Remove from the heat. Add in fresh squeezed lime juice and cilantro. Season to taste and enjoy.
    Rice and bean with herbs.

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Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg