Black Bean and Tomato Rice

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Black Bean and Tomato Rice Delight elevates your meal with a vegetarian Mexican dish that bursts with flavor and is ready in just 20 minutes! This hearty medley combines tender black beans and juicy tomatoes with perfectly cooked rice, making it a versatile side or light main course. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe is free from common allergens, ensuring everyone can enjoy it.

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Overview

This Black Bean and Tomato Rice Delight is a quick and delicious dish that combines the hearty flavors of black beans and tomatoes with perfectly cooked rice. Enhanced with aromatic spices, this dish is a perfect side or a light main course that can be prepared in just 20 minutes. It's a versatile recipe that can be easily adapted to suit your taste preferences.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Small onion, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) vegetable oil
• 14.5 Ounces (oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 15 Ounces (oz) can black beans, drained
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) dried oregano
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) garlic powder
• 1 Cup long-grain white rice
• 2 Cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) cumin, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) chili powder
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) kosher salt
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) fresh cilantro, minced (optional)
• 1 Lime, sliced (optional)

Steps

1. In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced onion and sauté until tender and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid browning the onion to maintain a sweet flavor.
2. Stir in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained black beans, dried oregano, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the spices to bloom.
3. Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the grains with the tomato and spice mixture. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the minced cilantro, if using. Serve the rice medley with lime slices on the side for an added burst of freshness.

Enjoy your homemade Black Bean and Tomato Rice Delight!