Rice and Black Beans Rice Cooker
Discover the easiest way to bring bold, comforting flavors to your table with this Rice and Black Beans Rice Cooker recipe—a one-pot wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknights! Infused with the aromatic blend of sautéed onion, garlic, and ground cumin, this dish combines fluffy white rice with hearty black beans for a protein-packed, wholesome meal. The addition of vegetable broth elevates the flavor, while a finishing touch of fresh cilantro and zesty lime juice brightens each bite. Made entirely in a rice cooker, this minimal-prep recipe is ready in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for meal prep or quick side dishes. Whether served alongside grilled meats, incorporated into burritos, or enjoyed on its own, this vegan-friendly, gluten-free dish is sure to become a dinnertime favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup canned black beans
- 1.5 cups water
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small, finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 medium, juiced lime
Instructions
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and ground cumin to the skillet, and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
In the rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice, sautéed onion and garlic mixture, black beans (drained and rinsed if canned), water, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper.
Stir everything gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Close the rice cooker lid and start the cooking process, following your rice cooker’s white rice setting or the standard cook setting.
Once the rice cooker switches to the 'keep warm' mode, let the rice and beans sit for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Open the lid and fluff the rice using a fork. Add the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, and stir gently to combine.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a main meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.2 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 475 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 334 mg | 7% | |
*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.
