Easy Black Beans and Rice Recipe-One Pot, Quick and Delicious
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Black Beans and Rice is a go-to side dish that’s simple to make, flavorful and comes together in under 30 minutes. Made with pantry staple ingredients like canned black beans, long grain rice, onion, garlic, and cumin. This is a side dish that you will come back to over and over, perfect for Taco Night or use it as a base for a delicious Burrito Bowl.
Black Beans and Rice
Do you ever get stumped with those meal time questions of what am I going to serve as a side dish? I’m telling you, this is a daily struggle! This easy Rice and Black Beans Recipe is the perfect answer. It’s pretty quick, hands off and everyone will devour it.
Why I Think You Will Love This Black Beans and Rice Recipe
- One Pot Wonder – one pan to me means less dishes to do at the end of the meal.
- Fast & Easy – just saute, get the rice going and let it cook.
- Versatile – great as a side, put it in burritos, tacos, or even top with grilled chicken.
Ingredients for Black Beans and Rice
Here is what you will need for this simple side dish recipe magic to happen:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1/2 cup black bean liquid
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 15.25 ounce can of black beans
*Optional Add-ins: fresh cilantro, lime juice, diced tomatoes, or a dash of hot sauce for a kick!
Need a protein suggestion to go with it? Try these Oven Baked Chicken Thighs or this simple Cast Iron Flank Steak!
How to make Black Beans and Rice
Get out your one pot and let’s walk through the simple steps to make this Black Bean and Rice Recipe:
- Saute the Onion-in a 2 quart pan heat the olive oil over medium high heat and add in the diced onion. Cook and sitr the onion until softened about 2-3 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Season and Add Rice-Add in the cumin and long grain rice to the pan with the cooked onion and garlic, stir to combine.
- Pour in the Black Beans-Measure out 1/2 cup of the liquid from the can of black beans and add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pan with the rice. Add in the drained black beans to the pan.
- Cook-Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid, turn the heat to low and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and leave the lid on for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Use it as a base for Chicken Burrito Bowls
- Serve with Ground Beef Tacos or Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
- Use in your weekly meal prep for quick meals
How to Store Leftovers
What to do with any leftovers of black beans and rice:
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in portions for up to 3 months. Reheat with a splash of water in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Black Beans and Rice Recipe
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Black Beans and Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1/2 cup black bean liquid
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 15.25 ounce can of black beans
Instructions
- In a 3 quart pan over medium high heat, cook and stir diced onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes, until tender.
- Add in garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Season with cumin.
- Add in rice, black bean liquid (from the can of black beans) and water. Stir in black beans, drained of any remaining liquid.
- Bring to a boil, cover with lid and then turn the heat down to low so the liquid is just simmering. Cook for 20 minutes, remove from the heat and let the pan sit with the lid on for 5 minutes before serving.
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Black Beans and Rice is such a simple and staple side dish. This Black Beans and Rice Recipe is simply seasoned with onion, garlic and cumin.
I love this recipe. I just made it and it turned out so delicious
This is one of our fam favorites too! It is so easy! So happy you like it! Thanks for your comment!
Thank you for the no fuss recipe! So simple with the few pantry staples I had.
This was a very simple recipe and it came out great!