Weekday Black Beans and Rice

Black beans and rice is a staple dish in many Latin American countries and is often referred to as ‘Moros y Cristianos’, meaning ‘Moors and Christians’, representing the cultural fusion between the Moors (black beans) and the Christians (white rice).

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 13.

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Weekday Black Beans and Rice

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black beans
• 1 cup Rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 4 piece Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Rinse and soak the black beans overnight.
2. In a large pot, add the soaked black beans and enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
3. In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
5. Add tomato, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Drain the cooked black beans and add them to the skillet. Mix well.
7. Serve the black beans and rice together, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.