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a white bowl filled with black beans and rice that's topped with onion, cilantro and tomato.

Simple and Easy One Pot Black Beans and Rice Recipe

This Simple and Easy One Pot Black Beans and Rice recipe is the go-to for a flavor-packed meal that doesn’t require loads of separate dishes. With a handful of pantry staples like canned black beans, jasmine rice, and chicken broth, you’re minutes away from a wholesome, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish, starch, vegetable
Cuisine American, costa rican, cuban, Mexican
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 large White Onion finely chopped
  • 1 Bell Pepper finely chopped
  • 5 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 large Bay Leaf
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice
  • 2 cans Black Beans with their liquids - not rinsed or strained
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Add olive oil, onion, pepper, and a hefty pinch of salt to a large heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Once slightly browned, add garlic, cumin, and oregano and stir.
  • Next, add the bay leaf and stir in the rice and toss to coat. Then stir in the black beans and the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, cover and drop the heat down to a low simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Leave the lid on for 20 minutes, then add a drizzle of red wine vinegar and kosher salt and fluff with a fork.
  • Add optional toppings before serving.
Keyword beans, one pot, rice
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