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Black Beans and Rice

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/black-beans-and-rice/

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons creole or taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon bouillon powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed and drained
  • 2 14-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth or water
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to serve freshly chopped cilantro and lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf until fragrant and onions are translucent.
  3. Add spices and continue stirring for about a minute.
  4. Toast the rinsed rice until lightly brown, about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the black beans and mix for about a minute.
  6. Pour in chicken broth or water and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly.
  8. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  9. Fluff the rice and bean mixture with a fork and garnish with cilantro and lime.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
356
Total fat
5g
Total carbohydrates
67g
Total protein
11g
Sodium
458mg
Cholesterol
1mg

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