Best 6 Brown Rice And Black Beans Recipes

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Brown rice and black beans are a delicious and healthy combination that can be used to create a variety of tasty dishes. Brown rice is a whole grain that is packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while black beans are a good source of protein, iron, and antioxidants. Together, these two ingredients make a complete meal that is both satisfying and nutritious. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish for a special occasion, there is sure to be a recipe for brown rice and black beans that will fit your needs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROWN RICE AND BLACK BEANS



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A pairing for the ages -- and a beautifully balanced source of protein -- rice and black beans crackle with flavor, thanks to jalapeno, onions, and garlic. In this version, hearty long-grain brown rice stands in for the traditional white variety, offering an extra measure of substance.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups water, plus more if needed
1 bag (1 pound) dried black beans, picked over, rinsed, and drained
1 jalapeno chile, halved and seeded
2 medium onions, quartered
5 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups long-grain brown rice
3 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Make the beans: Bring water, beans, jalapeno, onions, garlic, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to a simmer in a medium pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. (Add more water, 1/4 cup at a time, if needed.) Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, make the rice: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the rice. Cook until rice is slightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Add water, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and gently simmer, covered, until rice absorbs water, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with beans.

BROWN RICE WITH BLACK BEANS AND PEPPERS



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For those wanting to add more tasty, wholesome grains to their diets, here is a brown rice recipe that goes great with chicken, pork, or a side complement to a tossed green salad.

Provided by Barbara Giordano

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter, divided
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 clove garlic, chopped
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons butter and salt; stir in brown rice. Cover pot. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a separate saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute red bell pepper until semi-soft, about 5 minutes. Add onion; saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in black beans, garlic, cumin, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Pour vegetables into a large serving bowl; add the cooked rice and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1117.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BLACK BEANS AND BROWN RICE



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

Provided by cmacooks

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup raw brown rice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped,reserve 2 tablespoons
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the brown rice in salted water or broth for 40 minutes.
  • You will have two and a half cups of cooked rice.
  • Transfer the rice to a microwave proof dish.
  • Add the chopped onion, lime juice and drained beans to the rice.
  • Crush the clove of garlic into the mixture, then salt and pepper to taste.
  • Combine ingredients well, and reheat in the microwave for about 6-8 minutes, then garnish with reserved cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.7, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 3.8, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 7.1

CHILI BROWN RICE WITH CHICKEN, BLACK BEANS AND OLIVES



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A recipe posted in the 01/14/09 edition of the Wichita Eagle. I loved the combination of ingredients and the fiber content. An easy to make mexican meal made in one dish! I think this could easily be made into a OAMC meal either cooked and frozen, or made as a "dump" meal.

Provided by Amy in Kansas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups brown rice
2 teaspoons chili powder (up to 2 tablespoons or to taste)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
5 cups water or 5 cups chicken broth
2 cups chunky salsa, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup corn (frozen preferably)
1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved if large
1 avocado, ripe, firm diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juice of
fresh ground pepper
grated cheddar cheese (optional) or monterey jack pepper cheese, chopped red onion, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add the rice. Toast, stirring occasionally, until aromatic, 2-3 minutes.
  • Turn heat to low; push rice aside. Stir in chili powder to taste, cumin and oregano; toast 15 seconds. Gradually stir in water; stir in 2 cups of the salsa and the salt. Taste; stir in more chili powder if you like. Heat to a boil over high heat. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour.
  • Stir in beans, chicken, corn and olives; if mixture seems dry, stir in more salsa. Cover; continue cooking 1 minute. Turn off heat; let rest, covered, 4 minutes.
  • Stir in avocado and cilantro. Add lime juice, pepper and salt to taste, if needed. Serve at the table with bowls of salsa, sour cream, cheese and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 887.9, Carbohydrate 76.9, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 30.2

TEXI-FIED BLACK BEANS AND BROWN RICE



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Made this up in my kitchen and even my meat loving husband enjoyed this and went back for more!

Provided by Kari Skrypek

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
½ cup diced red bell pepper
1 tomato, diced, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 cup cooked brown rice, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, 1/2 of the tomato, and garlic until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix black beans, water, salt, chili powder, paprika, and black pepper into onion mixture; simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir cilantro and remaining tomatoes into bean mixture; serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.4 calories, Carbohydrate 70.1 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 19.5 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1998.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

BROWN RICE AND BLACK BEANS



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Categories     Bean     Side

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

FOR THE BEANS
8 cups water, plus more if needed
1 bag (1 pound) dried black beans, picked over, rinsed, and drained
1 jalapeno chile, halved and seeded
2 medium onions, quartered
5 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
FOR THE RICE
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups long-grain brown rice
3 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • 1.Make the beans: Bring water, beans, jalapeno, onions, garlic, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to a simmer in a medium pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. (Add more water, 1/4 cup at a time, if needed.) Season with salt and pepper. 2.Meanwhile, make the rice: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons salt, teaspoon pepper, and the rice. Cook until rice is slightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Add water, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and gently simmer, covered, until rice absorbs water, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with beans.

Tips:

  • Rinse the rice and beans: Rinsing the rice and beans before cooking helps to remove any dirt or debris, resulting in a cleaner and better-tasting dish.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be afraid to add a variety of vegetables to your rice and beans. This not only adds flavor and nutrients to the dish, but also makes it more colorful and visually appealing.
  • Season the dish to your liking: Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings and spices to create a dish that suits your taste. Cumin, chili powder, and garlic are all popular spices that go well with rice and beans.
  • Cook the rice and beans until they are tender: Overcooked rice and beans can be mushy and unappetizing. Cook them until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Serve the dish with your favorite toppings: There are many different toppings that you can serve with rice and beans, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. Choose your favorites and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Rice and beans is a delicious, healthy, and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great source of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a rice and beans recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give rice and beans a try. You won't be disappointed!

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