Best 10 Hearty Black Beans Rice Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal? Look no further than hearty black beans and rice! This classic dish is a staple in many cultures around the world, and for good reason. It's packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making it a nutritious and satisfying choice. Plus, it's incredibly versatile and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your black beans and rice spicy, smoky, or mild, there's a recipe out there that's perfect for you. So grab a pot and some ingredients, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

HEARTY BEANS AND RICE



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Filling, fast-fixing and fabulous flavor make this hefty dish sure to become a family favorite. -Barbara Musgrove, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1-1/3 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups instant brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, water and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

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

BLACK BEANS WITH BELL PEPPERS & RICE



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My meat and potatoes husband goes for this cheesy, hearty black beans and rice recipe, and the kids gobble it up. For extra kick, add a splash of hot sauce. -Stephanie Lambert, Moseley, Virgina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 each medium sweet yellow, orange and red pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion and garlic; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add beans, rice, cumin and oregano; heat through., Stir in 1 cup cheese; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

HEARTY BLACK BEANS & RICE



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A recipe from my college days, adapted from a friend. It's very quick and made with inexpensive ingredients that most people will have on hand. This will make a filling, nutritious, low-fat dinner for 2 people if served with a green salad. If you have leftovers, an easy way to save them is to mix the beans and rice together before refrigerating. This mixture is awesome spread and

Provided by JMS0173

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can black beans (and liquid)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
black pepper
your favorite hot sauce
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon oil (optional) or 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Steps:

  • Start the water boiling in a fairly large pot; add the fat (if desired).
  • When it boils, add the rice.
  • Stir for the first minute, then cover and turn the heat as low as possible.
  • Rice should only cook for 20 minutes; you'll get perfect white rice every time by following a 2:1 rice-water ratio and following these directions.
  • Heat a saucepan slightly, then add oil and heat that briefly as well (this prevents sticking).
  • Saute the onion until aromatic, then add garlic; don't brown.
  • Turn the heat down to medium low.
  • Dump the whole can of beans in.
  • Add the vinegar, spices and chopped tomato, stir, and let simmer, covered.
  • When rice is done (20 minutes), remove from heat.
  • Serve beans over rice.

EASY BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Black Beans and Rice is the perfect family side dish. It's fast and affordable, and everyone loves the taste. A black bean and rice dish is more than satisfying, too--it's packed with protein for a healthy meal. Our recipe for rice and beans can't be easier. You make it with GOYA® Canned Beans, so you won't mind when your family requests it again and again.

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15.5 ounce) can Goya Black Beans, undrained
1 tablespoon Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Goya Golden Cooking Wine
1 tablespoon Goya Recaito
1 Goya Bay Leaf
1 packet Sazon Goya without Annatto
½ teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon Goya Oregano Leaf, or to taste
½ teaspoon Goya White Vinegar
¼ teaspoon Goya Cumin, or to taste
Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked Canilla Extra Long Grain Rice

Steps:

  • Add 1/4 cup water to 4 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add first 10 ingredients to pot. Bring bean mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors come together, about 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf; season beans with Adobo.
  • Divide beans evenly among serving plates. Divide cooked rice evenly among plates alongside beans.

BLACK BEANS & RICE



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A simple two-ingredient side to serve with all manner of mains - try it with barbecued meat or vegetarian salads

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 2

250g basmati rice
2 x 400g cans black bean , drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Put the rice in a large saucepan with a fitted lid. Cover with plenty of water and boil until al dente, about 8 mins. Drain and put back in the pan. Add the beans and stir through. Put the lid on and warm through for 5 mins before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

Tips for Making the Best Black Beans and Rice

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This means using fresh, flavorful black beans, long-grain rice, and a variety of spices.
  • Soak the black beans overnight. This will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking. This will help remove any starch and make the rice less sticky.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the beans and rice from burning.
  • Bring the beans and rice to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the beans are tender and the rice is cooked through.
  • Season the black beans and rice to taste. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and any other spices you like.
  • Serve the black beans and rice with your favorite toppings. This could include shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, salsa, or cilantro.

Conclusion

Black beans and rice 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 vitamins, and it is also a good source of iron and calcium. Black beans and rice can be served as a main course or a side dish, and it is a great way to use up leftover rice. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty and satisfying dish to feed a crowd, black beans and rice is a great choice.

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