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Black Beans and Rice with Green Chiles

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A simple black beans and rice recipe made with green chiles, cumin, and lime. Great for taco night, meal prep, or as a quick side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long grain white rice rinsed
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 small white onion or ½ medium, diced
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles, drained
  • 3 garlic cloves finely grated
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp sazon
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 15 oz cans organic black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ bunch fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven
  • 1 Microplane optional
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Wooden Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until it softens and begins to caramelize, about 6–8 minutes.
  2. Stir in drained diced green chiles and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Add grated garlic, sazon, cumin, and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add rinsed rice and stir to coat. Toast for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Once the liquid starts to evaporate and the rice begins to show on the surface, give it one good stir.
  7. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until rice is fully tender.
  8. Stir in the black beans and cover again for 3–5 minutes.
  9. Add chopped cilantro and lime juice. Stir and adjust salt if needed.
  10. Serve warm.

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