Black Beans and Rice

Black Beans and RiceAntonis Achilleos
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Serves 6| Hands-On Time: 20m | Total Time: 40m

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water with 1 teaspoon salt and 1½ teaspoons of the oil. Bring to a boil.
  2. Stir in the rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, green pepper, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the beans, broth, vinegar, bay leaves, black pepper, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves.
  6. Spoon the beans over the rice and sprinkle with the scallions (if desired). Serve warm.
By Cynthia Nicholson,  February 2005

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 425Calories From Fat 61
  • Fat  7g
  • Sat Fat  1g
  • Cholesterol  0mg
  • Sodium  1,210mg
  • Protein  14g
  • Carbohydrate  79g
  • Sugar  3g
  • Fiber  10g
  • Iron  5mg
  • Calcium  76mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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