Name: Savory Black Beans And Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 250 g (1 cup) dried black beans, rinsed and soaked; 1 L (4 cups) water for beans; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil; 1 medium onion (≈150 g / 5 oz), diced; 1 red bell pepper (≈150 g / 5 oz), diced; 3 cloves garlic (≈9 g / 0.3 oz), minced; 1 tsp (5 g) ground cumin; 1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika; ½ tsp (2 g) dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 500 ml (2 cups) low-sodium vegetable broth; 200 g (1 cup) long-grain white rice, rinsed; 1 tsp (5 g) salt; ¼ tsp (1 g) black pepper; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) lime juice; 2 Tbsp (8 g) cilantro, chopped; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 1 avocado, sliced (optional)

Description

This Savory Black Beans and Rice recipe delivers a comforting and flavorful meal with tender black beans and fluffy rice. It’s a versatile dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a flavorful side.

Ingredients

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250 g (1 cup) dried black beans, rinsed and soaked
1 L (4 cups) water for beans
1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 medium onion (≈150 g / 5 oz), diced
1 red bell pepper (≈150 g / 5 oz), diced
3 cloves garlic (≈9 g / 0.3 oz), minced
1 tsp (5 g) ground cumin
1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika
½ tsp (2 g) dried oregano
1 bay leaf
500 ml (2 cups) low-sodium vegetable broth
200 g (1 cup) long-grain white rice, rinsed
1 tsp (5 g) salt
¼ tsp (1 g) black pepper
2 Tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
2 Tbsp (8 g) cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 avocado, sliced (optional)

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Instructions

Soak Black Beans: Rinse 250g black beans, soak in 1L water for 8+ hours, then drain.
Cook Black Beans: Simmer soaked beans in 1L fresh water for 45-55 minutes, until tender.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté diced onion and bell pepper in 1 Tbsp olive oil for 5 minutes.
Bloom Spices: Add garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, and bay leaf; cook for 1 minute.
Combine Beans & Aromatics: Add cooked beans to skillet, simmer for 5 minutes, remove bay leaf.
Prepare Rice: Rinse 200g rice until water runs clear.
Cook Rice: Simmer rice with 500ml broth and 1 tsp salt for 15 minutes.
Rest & Fluff Rice: Let rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Assemble & Garnish: Serve beans over rice, garnish with cilantro and lime.

Notes

Soaking beans reduces cooking time and improves digestibility. Smoked paprika adds a delicious smoky flavor. Rinsing rice ensures a fluffy texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Simmer
Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 300 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fiber: 15 g
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg