Black Beans and Rice Arroz Con Frijoles Negros
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Latin American cuisine with this vibrant and hearty Black Beans and Rice, also known as Arroz con Frijoles Negros. This one-pot dish combines fluffy white rice simmered in aromatic vegetable broth with tender black beans and a savory medley of cumin, oregano, and garlic for bold layers of flavor. Finely diced onion and green bell pepper add a touch of sweetness and crunch, while a squeeze of fresh lime juice brightens every bite. Perfect as a satisfying vegetarian main course or a versatile side dish, this recipe is easy to make, packed with plant-based protein, and ready in just 40 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of freshness and enjoy this comforting classic any day of the week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, finely diced green bell pepper
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1.5 cups white rice
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed canned black beans
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) fresh cilantro
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the white rice to the pot and stir to coat the grains in the oil and vegetables.
Pour in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the drained black beans, ground cumin, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the pot again and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Discard the bay leaf, then fluff the rice and beans with a fork.
Drizzle the lime juice over the dish and garnish with fresh cilantro, if using.
Serve warm as a side dish or standalone meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1648 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1443 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
