Description
A heartwarming celebration of flavors, this Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the long-grain rice, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is fully absorbed.
- While the rice is cooking, take a separate pan and heat the rinsed black beans over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, warmed black beans, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir gently until everything is well combined and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, soak rice in water for a few minutes before cooking. Great as a side dish or filling for tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg