Easy Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Easy Black Beans and Rice Recipe

from wearychef.com
30 min

This simple side dish is versatile, inexpensive, and tasty. Serve with any meat, use it in burritos, or add diced chicken or sausage to make a one-dish meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
  • 1 cup white rice I like medium grain
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 15 ounces can of seasoned black beans drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté 3 minutes, until onion is tender and starting to brown. Add garlic, and sauté one minute longer. Add uncooked rice, and stir and sauté 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add broth, salt, and cumin. Stir together, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove lid, stir in beans, and cover again. Turn off heat, and let stand for 3 minutes before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste.