Flavorful Black Bean and Rice Fiesta

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Flavorful Black Bean and Rice Fiesta elevates your meal with a vegetarian Mexican dish that bursts with vibrant flavors and textures. This recipe is perfect for those seeking a quick, satisfying meal without any allergens. The combination of aromatic herbs, spices, and hearty black beans makes it versatile enough to serve as a main course or a filling side dish.

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Overview

This Spiced Black Bean and Rice Medley is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Enhanced with aromatic herbs and spices, this dish is not only filling but also rich in taste. Serve it as a main course or a hearty side dish, and enjoy the vibrant flavors with a hint of heat.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) olive oil
• 1 Large onion, minced
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Cup uncooked white rice
• 1.5 Cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
• 3.5 Cups canned black beans, drained
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) ground cumin
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) cayenne pepper
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) smoked paprika
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 1 Lime, juiced
• 0.5 Cup fresh cilantro, torn
• 1 Cup diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained

Steps

1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and ensure the black beans are drained and the garlic is minced.
2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
3. Toast Rice: Stir in the uncooked rice, ensuring each grain is coated with the oil and aromatics. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the rice to toast slightly.
4. Simmer Rice: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
5. Incorporate Beans and Spices: Add the drained black beans, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to the rice. Stir well to combine and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the beans to heat through.
6. Finish with Fresh Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the lime juice, torn cilantro, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Mix until everything is well combined.
7. Serve: Transfer the black bean and rice medley to a serving dish. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired. Enjoy this flavorful dish as a main course or a side.

Enjoy your homemade Flavorful Black Bean and Rice Fiesta!