Best 16 Best Ever Black Beans And Rice Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting the "best ever black beans and rice" dish. This hearty and flavorful combination offers a delectable blend of textures and tastes, making it a beloved classic in many cultures. Whether you prefer a smoky, spicy, or aromatic profile, there's a recipe out there to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, prepare your kitchen and get ready to explore the art of creating the ultimate black beans and rice experience.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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This is a typical dish served in Cuba or Puerto Rico, each country has their own method of preparation. You can flavor this dish with meat, but I left it out as I serve it as a side dish with my meats. It is an easy and healthy short cut and takes about 30 minutes to cook.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     White Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves of minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (undrained)
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 package sazon goya (without annato *see note)
1 tablespoon cooking wine or 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium sauce pan, sauté onion,green pepper, and garlic.
  • Sauté until tender@8-10 minutes.
  • Add in remaining ingredients and stir until boiling, reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced@ 20 minutes.
  • Serve over white rice.
  • I like to mash a few of the beans with the back of a spoon to flavor the sauce.
  • Note: if you do not have Sazòn Goya an appropriate substitute would be ground cumin, chicken bouillon, and garlic salt to taste.

BEST BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Here's how to make the best black beans and rice! This classic Latin-style side dish is perfect with tacos or as a lunch idea.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cooked (1 cup dry) white long grain rice
1 medium sweet onion
1 green bell pepper
6 garlic cloves
2 15-ounce cans black beans or (or 3 cups cooked or Instant Pot black beans)
2 tablespoons salted butter (substitute olive oil for vegan)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
Fresh cilantro, for a garnish

Steps:

  • Start the rice: use How to Cook Basmati Rice or Instant Pot White Rice.
  • Mince the onion. Chop the pepper into a small dice. Mince the garlic.
  • Drain and rinse the beans.
  • In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium high heat. Once melted, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent and lightly browned. Add the beans, cumin, oregano, and kosher salt and stir to combine. Cook for 3 minutes until warmed and fragrant, then stir in rice for 1 minute until heated through.
  • Remove from the heat and add the lime juice. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Sugar 1.6 g, Sodium 662.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg

BEST EVER BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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This recipe I tweaked to our family's liking. I love to serve this either wrapped in a tortilla or on a bed of rice. We love it!!!

Provided by J Bowen

Categories     Black Beans

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
2 (3 1/2 cup) cans canned black beans, semi drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in pot and saute onion, garlic and pepper.
  • Add broth, spices, tomatoes, corn & beans, cover and let cook for about 30 min on low or until thickend.
  • **We like to cook white rice and serve it in a tortillia with cheddar cheese.**Yum**.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups long grain white rice
3 1/2 cups low sodium/low fat chicken stock
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
2-3 tablespoons marinade from Chicken Tonette
1 can black beans, drained
2 cups long grain white rice
3 1/2 cups low sodium/low fat chicken stock
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
2-3 tablespoons marinade from Chicken Tonette
1 can black beans, drained

Steps:

  • Place rice, stock, turmeric, and chili powder into a large microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on high for 10 minutes and on medium for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from microwave and fluff rice with a fork. Stir in marinade and black beans.
  • Place rice, stock, turmeric, and chili powder into a large microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on high for 10 minutes and on medium for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from microwave and fluff rice with a fork. Stir in marinade and black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calorie, Fat 0.8 grams, SaturatedFat 0.2 grams, Carbohydrate 60.1 grams, Fiber 5.2 grams, Protein 11.8 grams

BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 cups long-grain white rice
4 (14-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles drained
2 cups water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the oil. Stir in the onions, peppers, garlic, bay leaves and cumin. Stir and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice, black beans, tomatoes, water, vinegar and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 40 minutes or until the rice is tender. Serve hot.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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The perfect meal! Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Daisy

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup uncooked white rice
1 ½ cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 ½ cups canned black beans, drained

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 354.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon salt
1 pound dried black beans, rinsed and checked for stones or impurities
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, small dice
3 cups rice
1 (8-ounce) bag frozen okra, defrosted
5 fresh tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add salt and beans. Allow beans to re-hydrate by boiling for 15 minutes, skimming off "scum" from surface of water, and allowing it to sit, covered, for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a separate pot, and saute onion until it begins to turn translucent. Add 6 cups of water to this pot, and then add rice, allowing to simmer until water is absorbed and rice is soft, about 20 minutes. Stir okra into pot of rice to warm okra. Gently mix rice and okra with beans and tomatoes in a bowl and serve.

QUICK BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Some say beans and rice is the most nutritious and well balanced meal in the world! Try adding your favorite chutney or salsa to this dish when you serve it!

Provided by Kathy Miller

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ cups uncooked instant brown rice

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, cook and stir until tender. Add beans, tomatoes, oregano and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 552.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

QUICK AND EASY BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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This is a recipe I use in lieu of kidney beans and rice because I just happen to love the flavor of black beans. We never have leftovers of this side dish!

Provided by Paula

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 beef bouillon cube
1 cup rice
½ teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
½ teaspoon dried cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir water, black beans, cumin, and beef bouillon cube into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, add rice, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the moisture is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Gently stir Creole seasoning and cilantro into the beans and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 468.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Make and share this Black Beans and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup long grain rice
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Spray saucepan with cooking spray. Heat over medium until hot.
  • Saute onions and garlic until tender; about 5 minutes.
  • Add rice; cook over medium heat until rice is lightly browned, 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add broth to saucepan and heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 20-25 minutes, adding beans during the last 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cilantro, season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.3, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 3.6, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 8.8

EASY BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Using canned beans makes this dish not just quick and easy but delish! And you have everything in your cabinet so make it now!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped finely
1 red pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, see my recipe posted or use store bought
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups canned black beans, drained

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
  • Add the onion,pepper and garlic and saute for 4 minutes.
  • Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Add the spices and black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.3, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 464.2, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 8.9

BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Bonnie Baumgardner often serves this quick skillet side dish to delighted guests at her Sylva, North Carolina home. "It tastes so delicious it's hard to believe it's good for you," she exclaims. "And it's hearty enough to serve as a meatless main dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet that has been coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, green and red peppers, garlic, basil and pepper until tender. Stir in tomato sauce. Add the beans, rice and vinegar; heat through. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE BEST RICE AND BEANS EVER



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Make and share this The Best Rice and Beans Ever recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vito Fun

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 center-cut pork chops
1 1/3 cups basmati rice
6 cloves garlic, pressed
1 large yellow onion, chopped (8 oz.)
3 tablespoons sofrito sauce
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
4 ounces kalamata olives
1/2 ounce fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon red pepper
1 pinch basil
1 pinch oregano
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat up the olive oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat.
  • When the Oil is hot pour in the rice, onions, Garlic, Sofrito and Cilantro.
  • Sautee for 10-15 minutes so the rice can absorb the flavors.
  • Then, place the porkchops, olives, beans, salt, pepper, basil and oregano on top of the rice.
  • Pour in 3 cups water.
  • Cover and let cook on medium-low heat for 35-45 minutes.

BLACK BEANS 'N' RICE



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"A co-worker who was born in Cuba helped me perfect the recipe for this hearty dish," reports Helen Simms of Lyons, Michigan. "Now it's one of our family's favorites. It's also a great way to use up leftover holiday ham."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dried black beans, rinsed
7 cups water
1 cup diced fully cooked lean ham
5 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons pepper
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Return to the pan. Add 7 cups water, ham, garlic, pepper, cumin, salt, bay leaf and liquid smoke if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring broth and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender., Just before serving, discard bay leaf from bean mixture; add vinegar and oil. Serve over rice. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tablespoon red pepper and 1 teaspoon jalapenos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE BEST BAKED RICE AND BEANS



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Due to certain worldwide events, I've been getting lots of requests for easy, hearty recipes that can be made using basic dry and canned goods. This incredibly delicious Spanish-style baked rice and beans is all that and more. You'll also see a fantastic, foolproof way of making perfect rice, every time. Garnish with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, if you like.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups basmati rice
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup olive oil
1 (16 ounce) jar tomato salsa
2 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour white rice into a casserole dish and season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and oregano. Pour in olive oil and stir until rice is thoroughly coated with oil. Add salsa, chicken broth, and kidney beans; stir until evenly combined. Cover very tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove foil, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, and fluff with a fork. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1344.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

RICE WITH BLACK BEANS



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Good rice, beans, and tomato dish that takes about 20 minutes to prepare.

Provided by Rebecca Tally

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup instant white rice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook and stir onion in oil until tender and translucent, but not brown. Add tomatoes, beans, oregano and garlic powder. Bring to boil. Stir in rice, return mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cover.
  • Let mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 114 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the beans: They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices as desired.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Black beans and rice is a delicious, healthy, and affordable meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect pot of black beans and rice every time. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve at a party, black beans and rice is a great option. So next time you are looking for something new to try, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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