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One-Pot Flavorful Black Beans and Rice

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Make this easy, hearty black beans and rice dish in one pot for a quick weeknight dinner or satisfying side.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium 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
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for non-vegan)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (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 chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed black beans, white rice, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir everything together.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during simmering.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  7. Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Stir in half of the fresh cilantro.
  8. Serve hot with lime wedges and the remaining cilantro for garnish.

Notes

  • For a heartier meal, brown 1/2 pound of smoked sausage or chorizo before adding the onions and peppers, then proceed with the recipe.
  • To make this a vegan meal, confirm you use vegetable broth.
  • If you prefer a Cuban style, add a splash of apple cider vinegar when fluffing the rice.

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