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Easy One-Pot Black Beans and Rice

A perfectly molded serving of flavorful black beans and rice on a white plate, bathed in natural light.
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Make this quick and flavorful black beans and rice recipe in a single pot for an easy weeknight dinner or budget-friendly side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for non-vegan)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the uncooked rice to the pot and stir for 1 minute to coat the grains with the spices.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, stir in the rinsed and drained black beans.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during simmering.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  9. Fluff the rice mixture gently with a fork. Stir in the fresh lime juice.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • For a heartier main dish, add 1 cup of cooked, sliced smoked sausage during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • To make this a vegan black beans and rice recipe, confirm your broth is vegetable-based.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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