Rice Beans with Spices (Printable)

Fluffy rice combined with beans and a blend of aromatic spices for a hearty meal.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed

02 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped

04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin

07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

11 - 1 teaspoon salt

12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

13 - 2 cups vegetable broth

14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

15 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

01 - Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

02 - Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.

03 - Stir in the garlic and bell pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.

04 - Add the cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

05 - Add the rinsed rice and cook, stirring, for 1–2 minutes to toast lightly.

06 - Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes.

07 - Stir in the black beans, cover, and continue cooking for another 8–10 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

08 - Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

09 - Fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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The spice blend creates layers of flavor that make you forget how simple this dish actually is
Its one of those rare recipes that tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep

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Resist the urge to lift the lid while the rice is simmering, as escaping steam will ruin the texture
Letting the dish rest covered after cooking is just as important as the cooking time itself

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