Easy Black Beans and Rice

Easy Black Beans and Rice is a side dish that serves 6. One portion of this dish contains about 12g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 289 calories. For 71 cents per serving, this recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have red bell pepper, white rice, lime wedges, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 1080 people found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. It is brought to you by Simply Recipes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 96%, which is excellent. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Easy Lime Cilantro Black Beans and Brown Rice, Easy Black Beans and Rice: A Simple Mexican Side, and Rice and Black Beans (Rice Cooker).

Servings: 6

Preparation duration: 10 minutes

Cooking duration: 20 minutes

 

Ingredients:

2 16-ounce cans of black beans, rinsed and drained

3 cloves minced garlic

1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

Optional Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 heaping Tbsp chopped fresh oregano

1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (for added flavor you can substitute roasted red bell peppers or some chopped pimentos)

Salt and pepper to taste

A few dashes of Tabasco or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder

1 cup uncooked white rice

2 Tbsp white vinegar

Equipment:

frying pan

Cooking instruction summary:

1 Cook rice according to package instructions. White rice usually takes 15 minutes to cook once the water is simmering, and 10 minutes to sit.2 Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high. Sauté onions and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes, until just beginning to soften, then add garlic and sauté a minute more. Add the black beans, vinegar and Tabasco or cayenne. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.3 Stir in rice and oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste.

 

Step by step:


1. 1 Cook rice according to package instructions. White rice usually takes 15 minutes to cook once the water is simmering, and 10 minutes to sit.2

2. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high. Sauté onions and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes, until just beginning to soften, then add garlic and sauté a minute more.

3. Add the black beans, vinegar and Tabasco or cayenne. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.3 Stir in rice and oregano.

4. Add salt and pepper to taste.


Nutrition Information:

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284k Calories
11g Protein
3g Total Fat
52g Carbs
33% Health Score
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Calories
284k
14%

Fat
3g
5%

  Saturated Fat
0.51g
3%

Carbohydrates
52g
18%

  Sugar
1g
1%

Cholesterol
0.0mg
0%

Sodium
617mg
27%

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Protein
11g
24%

Fiber
11g
46%

Manganese
0.77mg
39%

Vitamin C
26mg
32%

Folate
103µg
26%

Phosphorus
209mg
21%

Copper
0.38mg
19%

Iron
3mg
19%

Vitamin B1
0.25mg
17%

Magnesium
65mg
16%

Potassium
567mg
16%

Vitamin B2
0.21mg
13%

Vitamin B6
0.22mg
11%

Selenium
6µg
10%

Zinc
1mg
8%

Vitamin B3
1mg
8%

Calcium
74mg
7%

Vitamin A
359IU
7%

Vitamin B5
0.66mg
7%

Vitamin K
4µg
5%

Vitamin E
0.63mg
4%

covered percent of daily need
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