How To Make Spiced Rice & Beans
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
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Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
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In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
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Add the cumin powder, paprika, chili powder, and turmeric powder to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
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Add the rinsed black beans to the pot and stir to combine with the spices.
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Add the basmati rice to the pot and stir to coat the rice with the spices and beans.
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Pour in the vegetable broth and season with salt to taste. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
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Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
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Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 1g
- Sodium : 500mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 65g
- Dietary Fiber : 10g
- Protein : 12g
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