Description
A simple and nutritious dish made with black beans and rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans, soaked overnight
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the soaked black beans.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add black beans, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a separate pot, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve black beans over rice.
Notes
- You can add vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Black Beans and Rice, vegetarian dish, healthy meal