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Super Easy Black Beans & Rice

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
This recipe for Black Beans and Rice is super easy to make in just 15 minutes (and budget friendly!). It's also extremely versatile and can be added to tacos, burrito bowls, tofu scrambles, and more.
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted vegetable broth - or you can use 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion - finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves - minced (I use this zester)
  • 4 ounce can mild green chiles
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice - cooled
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans - rinsed and drained (or use 15 ounces, or about 1 3/4 cups, Instant Pot Chipotle Black Beans)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • In a large non-stick saucepan, heat vegetable broth over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is soft and transparent, and garlic is fragrant.
  • Reduce heat slightly, then add the green chiles, pre-cooked rice, black beans, and salt and pepper. Heat until warm throughout, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, add vinegar, lime juice and cilantro. Stir to combine.
  • This dish is best served immediately, but can also be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days. If not eating immediately, I recommend adding a splash of lime juice to the dish before serving.
  • Eat on its own or, as a filling for a burrito or tacos, or with scrambled tofu for breakfast (see ideas for serving in the Notes section below). There are so many options!

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked rice (like Trader Joe's frozen brown/jasmine rice).
  • For more flavor, use my Chipotle Black Beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.2g | Protein: 8.5g | Fat: 2.8g | Sodium: 466mg | Sugar: 0.8g
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