BLACK BEANS AND RICE

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My favorite version. The rum and orange juice tweak the flavor just right. I prefer it with brown rather than white rice.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

cooking spray
1 medium onion, chopped
2 sweet green peppers or 2 sweet red peppers, seeded & diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cooked black beans, drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons dark rum or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
3 cups cooked rice
chopped onion
chopped celery
chopped tomato
chopped hot green chili peppers or chopped jalapeno pepper
lemon wedge
orange wedge
banana, sliced
chopped fresh cilantro
sour cream or yogurt

Steps:

  • Spray and heat large heavy saucepan over medium low heat.
  • Add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
  • Add pepper and garlic and sauté 3 more minutes.
  • Add beans through oregano and simmer 8 minutes, adding water if it gets too dry and starts to stick.
  • Mix 1 cup of bean mixture with rum and mash to a paste with a fork or in the blender or food processor.
  • Add paste back into the pot, cover and simmer over low heat 20 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Offer onion through sour cream, each served in its own small dish, as condiments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.9, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 9.3, Carbohydrate 81.5, Fiber 14.1, Sugar 6, Protein 16.5

Kaushalya Sandeepani
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their beans and rice.


Rai Sajawal
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rana Can 37
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This recipe is a great way to save money on groceries. It's made with inexpensive ingredients that are easy to find.


Susan Macharia
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This dish is a great source of protein and fiber. It's also a good source of vitamins and minerals.


yohannes samule
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of beans, rice, and vegetables, and it's always turned out great.


Ozarija Blaise
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I also added some chopped ham to the dish to make it even more hearty.


Atiq Hajlan
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili powder and cayenne pepper. The dish was still delicious and flavorful.


reeta shah
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Machindra Chauhan
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of black beans, rice, and the flavorful sauce.


Danish Qadir
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. The dish turned out great and I didn't miss the chicken at all.


Sinthia Akter (Meher)
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tia Bou Chakra
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the black beans and rice, and they didn't even notice the chopped vegetables I added to the rice.


Asante Frank
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I've never made black beans and rice before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mst Roni
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This recipe is a great base for a customizable meal. I added some shredded chicken and corn to mine, and it turned out great.


Renee Barber
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The rice was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy.


Kingsley Ikehchukwu
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover black beans. I also added some chopped vegetables to the rice, like carrots and celery, to make it even more hearty.


IT'S Abubakar
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit with my family. The black beans and rice are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


M fahad Rehman
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This black beans and rice dish is a super easy weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and the leftovers are great for lunch the next day.


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