Black Beans and Rice
Black Beans and Rice - a super simple dinner idea that is kid-friendly! This black beans and rice recipe is packed with flavor and so easy!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup sweet yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño minced
- 15 oz can black beans drained
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce sub Tamari for gluten-free
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 3 cups cooked long grain white rice
- Toppings choose your own: avocado, diced tomato, sour cream, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan to medium-high heat.
- Add butter, let melt and swirl to coat the pan. Add onion, garlic and jalapeno. Move around pan until garlic is fragrant and onion has softened, approx. 2-4 minutes.
- Add black beans, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, soy sauce and lime juice. Stir to combine. Cover and let simmer 10 minutes.
- Combine seasoned black beans and cooked rice. Stir to combine. Taste and add additional salt, pepper or other seasoning, as desired.
- Divide black beans and rice between plates. Top with cheese, avocado, tomato and sour cream.
Notes
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Dairy-Free: use dairy-free cheese and sour cream to make this dairy-free.
- Gluten-Free: use Tamari instead of soy sauce to make this gluten-free.
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