Black Beans and Rice

Black Beans and Rice

Source : Cook Beans In Water For 45 Minutes Or Until Soft You Will Save 1 Cup Of Cooked Bean Water Cook Rice At The Same Time Rice Will Take Closer To An Ho...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : June 17, 2026

Step:

  1. Cook beans in water for 45 minutes or until soft. (You will save 1 cup of cooked bean water). Cook rice at the same time, rice will take closer to an hour to cook over low heat. While beans and rice are cooking, prep veggies and measure out spices in a small bowl.

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  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and add onion, cook for 3 minutes then add garlic, gently cook 2 more minutes. Add spices. Add cooked beans and reserved bean water and tomatoes. Mix. Simmer for 2o minutes.

    Black Beans and Rice recipe step 2 photo

  3. Serve on top of hot cooked rice.

    Black Beans and Rice recipe step 3 photo

Ingredients

  1. 1 pound dried black beans, soaked in water overnight, drain
  2. 2 cups brown rice
  3. 3 &1/2 cups water plus salt to taste to cook rice
  4. 1 large onion, chopped well
  5. 4 cloves garlic, rough chop
  6. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  7. 1 teaspoon chile powder; mild, medium or hot, to your taste
  8. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  9. 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  10. salt and pepper
  11. 3/4 cup chopped tomatos
  12. Optional * Serve with fresh chopped cilantro

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