Name: Easy Black Beans and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice -; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -; 1 small onion, chopped -; 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced -; 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (for added flavor, you can substitute roasted red bell peppers or some chopped pimentos) -; 3 cloves garlic, minced -; 2 (16-ounce) cans of black beans, rinsed and drained -; 2 tablespoons white vinegar -; A few dashes of Tabasco or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder -; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 heaping tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped -; Salt and pepper to taste -; Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish (optional) -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Easy Black Beans and Rice

1. 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice -

2. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -

3. 1 small onion, chopped -

4. 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced -

5. 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (for added flavor, you can substitute roasted red bell peppers or some chopped pimentos) -

6. 3 cloves garlic, minced -

7. 2 (16-ounce) cans of black beans, rinsed and drained -

8. 2 tablespoons white vinegar -

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

10. 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 heaping tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped -

11. Salt and pepper to taste -

12. Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish (optional) -

How to cook deliciously - Easy Black Beans and Rice

1. Stage

Cook the rice: Cook rice according to package instructions. White long-grain rice usually takes 15 minutes to cook once the water is simmering, and 10 minutes to sit and steam.

2. Stage

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

3. Stage

Add the beans, Tabasco, and vinegar, then simmer: Add the black beans, vinegar, and Tabasco or cayenne. Add vinegar, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 5 more minutes.

4. Stage

Stir in the rice and oregano: Stir in the rice and oregano. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side, if you wish. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!