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One-Pot Black Beans and Rice

A close-up of a white bowl filled with fluffy white rice mixed with black beans, topped with fresh cilantro, served with lime wedges. Perfect beans and rice.
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Make a hearty, budget-friendly meal using this simple one-pot method for black beans and rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed black beans, uncooked rice, vegetable broth, water, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid during this resting period.
  8. Fluff the rice and beans mixture gently with a fork.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro and a wedge of lime.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian meal, confirm your vegetable broth is meat-free.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • This recipe doubles easily for larger batches.

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