Black Beans And Rice

Total 64 minPrep 14 minCook 50 min4 servings409 cal
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Black Beans And Rice recipe

Nutrition

Calories
409 cal
Protein
20.5 g
Carbs
75 g
Fat
3.9 g
Sat. fat
0.8 g
Sugar
7 g
Sodium
960 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 whole onion
  • 3 clove garlic cloves
  • 3/4 cup brown rice
  • 2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 can tomatoes
  • 4 cup canned black beans
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat

  2. 2

    Saute onion and garlic until onion softens , about 4 minutes

  3. 3

    Add rice and saute for 2 minutes

  4. 4

    Add broth and tomatoes

  5. 5

    Bring to a boil , cover and lower the heat

  6. 6

    Cook for 40 minutes until rice is done , stirring occasionally

  7. 7

    Add beans , spices , and fresh cilantro

  8. 8

    To replace the red pepper flakes with fresh: saute a chopped red pepper with the onion and add a 1 / 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper with the beans

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