Description
A wholesome one-pot meal that is simple to prepare and satisfying, packed with nutrients and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of rice
- 1 can of black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the rice and cumin, allowing it to cook for another minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Add the black beans and stir well to combine. Heat everything through for about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
Notes
Customize the dish with different spices, vegetables, or proteins based on what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 375mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg