Quick and Easy Black Beans and Rice

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This is a recipe I use in lieu of kidney beans and rice because I just happen to love the flavor of black beans. We never have leftovers of this side dish!

Submitted by Paula
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 beef bouillon cube

  • 1 cup rice

  • ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon dried cilantro

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. Stir water, black beans, cumin, and beef bouillon cube into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, add rice, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the moisture is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

  3. Gently stir Creole seasoning and cilantro into the beans and rice.

120 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233 Calories
5g Fat
40g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 469mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 291mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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