Black Beans Rice with Cheese
Give your weeknight dinners a flavorful upgrade with this Black Beans Rice with Cheese recipe! This hearty dish combines fluffy, perfectly seasoned long-grain white rice with tender black beans, aromatic garlic, and a medley of warm spices like cumin and paprika. Topped with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between comfort food and vibrant, bold flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes with minimal prep time, it’s a quick and satisfying one-pot wonder that’s perfect as a main course or a side dish. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this cheesy black bean rice is guaranteed to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Stir in the rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes to lightly coat it in the oil.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and tender.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the black beans by draining and rinsing them.
After the rice is cooked, gently stir in the black beans. Allow the mixture to warm through for 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the rice and beans. Cover the saucepan again for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Serve hot and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1102 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 9% | |
*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.
