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Black Beans and Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish, Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Latin American, Caribbean
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This simple and flavorful Black Beans and Rice recipe is a classic comfort food. Made with pantry staples, it’s a budget-friendly and satisfying dish that comes together in under an hour.

Ingredients

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Pantry

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sofrito (I keep this in my freezer)
  • 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 2 cups long grain rice (I like Carolina)
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 packet Sazon with achiote (or 1/2 tablespoon homemade sazon)
  • 1 large vegetable or chicken bouillon cube (such as Maggi)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Sauté Sofrito: Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add sofrito and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add Beans and Rice: Add the rinsed black beans and rice to the pot. Stir to combine.
  3. Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the water. Add the Sazon seasoning, bouillon cube, and salt. Stir well.
  4. Bring to a Boil: Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook until the liquid is almost absorbed and just skims the top of the rice.
  5. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Rest and Fluff: Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5-8 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Notes

  • Sofrito is a flavorful blend of vegetables and herbs that is commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine. You can find it pre-made in the freezer section of most grocery stores or make your own.
  • Sazon seasoning is a blend of spices that typically includes cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and annatto. It can be found in the Latin American aisle of most grocery stores.
  • If you don’t have Sazon seasoning, you can substitute it with a blend of cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and turmeric.
  • For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a chopped jalapeño pepper.
  • This dish can be served as a side dish or a main course. It pairs well with grilled meats, fish, or vegetables.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 220kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/black-beans-and-rice-recipe/