Description
A simple, healthy dish that combines black beans and rice, packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans (canned or cooked)
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: avocado, cheese, fresh herbs
Instructions
- Heat some oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for another minute.
- Stir in the black beans and rice, then pour in the vegetable broth or water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Use low-sodium vegetable broth to control saltiness, and feel free to customize spices and toppings according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg