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Black Beans and Rice

Black beans and rice
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Here’s how to make flavorful black beans and rice with cumin, lime, and fresh cilantro in just 30 minutes! This easy side dish pairs perfectly with tacos or makes a great healthy lunch idea.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked (1 cup dry) white long grain rice
  • 1 medium sweet onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans (or 3 cups cooked or Instant Pot black beans)
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter (substitute olive oil for vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
  • Fresh cilantro, for a garnish

Instructions

  1. Start the rice: use How to Cook Rice or Instant Pot White Rice.
  2. Mince the onion. Chop the pepper into a small dice. Mince the garlic.
  3. Drain and rinse the beans.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium high heat. Once melted, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent and lightly browned. Add the beans, cumin, oregano, and kosher salt and stir to combine. Cook for 3 minutes until warmed and fragrant, then stir in rice for 1 minute until heated through.
  5. Remove from the heat and add the lime juice. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.

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