Cilantro-Lime Black Bean Rice
Jasmine rice cooked with black beans, flavored with fresh lime juice, garlic, and chopped cilantro for a refreshing and light side dish.[2]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Jasmine rice, uncooked
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet or saucepan, add chicken broth, uncooked rice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil, mix well, then reduce heat to low simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked through.[2]
- Remove from heat. Mix in 1 tablespoon lime juice, black beans, and cilantro. Taste and add more salt or up to 1 additional tablespoon lime juice if desired.[2]
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Start with 1 tablespoon lime juice and adjust to taste, as it can be strong for some. Use freshly squeezed lime for best flavor. This pairs well as a side with grilled meats or tacos.[2]
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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