Black Beans and Rice

By msklein

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 cups chicken broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 15 ounce cans black beans rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/3 cup chopped
• cilantro leaves
• cilantro sprigs and lime wedges for garnish

Details

Level of difficulty Easy
Cost Budget Friendly

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 2 - 3 minutes or until tender.

Add the rice and cook for 1 - 2 minutes

Add the cumin, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring the pot to a boil.

Cover the pot and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.

Stir the beans into the rice. Cover the pot and let sit off the heat for 3 - 5 minutes or until beans are warmed through.

Stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.

Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges, then serve.