Description
A vibrant and hearty dish combining toasted rice, black beans, and tomatoes, all cooked to fluffy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a little oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the rice, cumin, and paprika, and cook for about 1 minute to toast the rice.
- Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Ensure everything is well combined.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve.
Notes
Toast the rice to enhance the flavor. Monitor the simmer closely to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg