Best Black Beans and Rice
Classic black beans simmered with aromatics and spices, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 15 oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Optional garnish: cilantro lime wedges, avocado
Instructions
- Sauté onion and bell pepper.
- Add garlic and spices.
- Simmer beans with broth.
- Mash slightly, season, and serve over rice.
Notes
- Mash some beans for thickness
- Adjust seasoning to taste
- Finish with lime for brightness
- Great for meal prep