How To Make Spicy Rice with Beans
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, jalapeno, and red bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add cumin, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables with the spices.
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Add cooked rice and black beans to the skillet. Stir well to combine everything together. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 520mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 53g
- Dietary Fiber : 9g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 11g
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