Black Beans and Rice

Black Beans and Rice is a simple way to spice up your ordinary menu. 

Black Beans and Rice blends the unique, almost smoky taste of black beans with traditional Latin American seasonings for a penny-saving meal or side. 

Without further ado, here’s the Black Beans and Rice recipe (a more compact, printable version appears below):

Table of Contents

• Black Beans and Rice Recipe: Ingredients
• How to Make Black Beans and Rice
• Black Beans and Rice Printable Recipe
• Black Beans and Rice Tips for Success

Black Beans and Rice Recipe: Ingredients

• 2T. olive oil
• 2T. onion, chopped 
• 2T. green pepper, chopped 
• 1 clove garlic
• 1t. Sazón
• 1/4t. oregano
• 1c. rice, uncooked 
• 2 1/4 c. hot water
• 2t. chicken bouillon powder 
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1T. lime juice
• 1T. parsley or cilantro

How to Make Black Beans and Rice

1. In 4-qt. pan, sauté onion and pepper in olive oil for a few minutes, until softened. 
2. Stir in garlic, Sazón, oregano, and rice. Stir well to coat rice. Shut off heat. 
3. Stir in water and bouillon powder. Bring to a boil over high heat. 
4. Add beans. Return to boiling, stirring to make sure it’s not sticking. 
5. Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for 17 minutes. 
6. Leaving cover on, remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes. 
7. Finish with a sprinkle of lime juice. 
8. Stir in parsley and serve. 

Black Beans and Rice Printable Recipe

Black Beans and Rice Tips for Success

• For a heartier dish, add 1c. of diced ham or 1/4c. of cooked bacon at the sautéing stage. 
• Add a lime slice to garnish each serving, for a zippier meal. 
• For more color, dice 2T. of pimento and stir in before serving. 
• This recipe needs a solid pan with no dents and a well-fitted lid, such as this made-in-Italy classic (view here).

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