Black Beans & Rice
Black Beans & Rice is one of the best side recipes out there! Flavoured with a squeeze of lime juice, garlic and spices, this rice recipe is our family favourite!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 cup uncooked white rice (long grain or jasmine rice)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or stock)
- 2x 14 ounce cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 3-4 tablespoons lime juice ((adjust to your tastes))
- 4 tablespoons Cilantro (or parsley, finely chopped to garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a stockpot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until onion is transparent. Add the garlic and sauté for a further minute. Add the cumin and rice, mix the flavours through and sauté for a further minute.
- 2
Pour in the broth and beans, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender (stirring half way through).
- 3
Remove from heat and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil (about 2 teaspoons), lime juice and cilantro. Taste test; season with a little salt and pepper, only if needed and as desired.