Quick and Easy Black Beans and Rice

Quick and Easy Black Beans and Rice

This is a recipe I use in lieu of kidney beans and rice because I just happen to love the flavor of black beans. We never have leftovers of this side dish!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 cup rice
  • ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried cilantro

Directions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2
Stir water, black beans, cumin, and beef bouillon cube into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, add rice, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the moisture is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Step 3
Gently stir Creole seasoning and cilantro into the beans and rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233
Calories
5g
Fat
40g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 6%
Saturated Fat1g 4%
Sodium469mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate40g 15%
Dietary Fiber6g 21%
Total Sugars1g
Protein7g
Vitamin C4mg 18%
Calcium41mg 3%
Iron3mg 17%
Potassium291mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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