BROWN RICE WITH BLACK BEANS AND PEPPERS

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For those wanting to add more tasty, wholesome grains to their diets, here is a brown rice recipe that goes great with chicken, pork, or a side complement to a tossed green salad.

Provided by Barbara Giordano

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter, divided
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 clove garlic, chopped
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons butter and salt; stir in brown rice. Cover pot. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a separate saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute red bell pepper until semi-soft, about 5 minutes. Add onion; saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in black beans, garlic, cumin, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Pour vegetables into a large serving bowl; add the cooked rice and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1117.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Md Nazmul Hasan Nirob
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of fiber.


Ajad Hossain
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I love the addition of the peppers in this recipe. They give it a nice spicy kick.


lz_swaz bff
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover black beans.


Adekunle Adegboyega
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook brown rice, and this recipe is a keeper. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Nelica Duperval
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Eloise Hook
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get my family to eat more vegetables.


Chand Haider
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This recipe is a staple in my household. We make it at least once a month.


Richie Ragwell
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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow. It turned out great!


Tangim Ahmed
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This dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I highly recommend it.


alice alfred ukor
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Damien O'Connell
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.


IMRAN HASSAIN
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different types of beans and peppers, and it's always delicious.


mohamed sheriff
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahmudul Rifat hossen
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This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it.


Siham “SZChannel” Zeroual
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I'm not usually a fan of brown rice, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and fluffy.


Allen Fitzpatrick
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the black beans, peppers, and spices blended together perfectly. I especially loved the crispy texture of the rice.