How To Make Flavorful Spanish Rice and Beans
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup of long-grain rice
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and cook until softened.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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Add the rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
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Stir in the cumin, paprika, and chili powder, coating the rice and vegetables evenly.
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Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
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Once the rice is cooked, add the black beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the beans are heated through.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 300kcal
- Total Fat : 4g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 500mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 58g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 10g
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