Black Beans and Rice

Black beans and rice flavored with garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper makes a wholesome, budget-friendly, vegetarian meal or tasty side dish.

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

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.75 cup uncooked white rice
• 1.5 cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
• 3.5 cups canned black beans, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Serve and enjoy!

Step 3

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion has softened, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add rice, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes to lightly toast the rice and warm the spices until fragrant.

Step 5

Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in black beans and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.