Black Beans and Rice
Black Beans and Rice is the perfect budget-friendly meal for busy days!Black Beans and Rice is the perfect budget-friendly meal for busy days!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 15 oz can black beans drained
- 10 oz can Rotel
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 2 tsp lime juice
To serve
- Chopped Cilantro
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Cheese
Instructions
- In a stockpot over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and garlic, stir to coat the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, black beans, Rotel, corn, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika, bring to a simmer, cover and lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 20-25 minutes, until rice is cooked.
- Add lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1144mg | Potassium: 787mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 4mg