Black Beans and Rice

Black beans and rice is the perfect 30-minute meal! This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 140 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¾ cup uncooked white rice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 ½ cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
• 3 ½ cups canned black beans, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic for 4 minutes. Stir in rice and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in beans, cumin, and cayenne and cook until warmed through.