Black Beans & Rice Recipe

Black Beans & Rice is one of the best side recipes out there! Flavoured with a squeeze of lime juice, garlic and spices, this rice recipe is our family favourite!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 cup uncooked white rice (long grain or jasmine rice)
• 4 cups chicken broth (or stock)
• 2x 14 ounce cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 3-4 tablespoons lime juice ((adjust to your tastes))
• 4 tablespoons Cilantro (or parsley, finely chopped to garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a stockpot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until onion is transparent. Add the garlic and sauté for a further minute. Add the cumin and rice, mix the flavours through and sauté for a further minute.
2. 2Pour in the broth and beans, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender (stirring half way through).
3. 3Remove from heat and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil (about 2 teaspoons), lime juice and cilantro. Taste test; season with a little salt and pepper, only if needed and as desired.