Best 2 One Pot Cilantro Lime Rice With Black Beans Recipes

ONE POT CILANTRO LIME RICE (WITH BLACK BEANS) RECIPE - (4.4/5)

ONE POT CILANTRO LIME RICE (WITH BLACK BEANS) Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Late2Serenity

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1-2 jalapenos, chopped, seeded and deveined (optional)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups long grained rice, rinsed and drained
3 cups chicken broth (may sub vegetable broth)
1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
3 tablespoons green chilies (from 4 oz. can of green chilies)
Freshly cracked salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add red onions and jalapenos saute 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and cumin and saute 30 more seconds (adding more oil beforehand if necessary). Add rice and saute for a few seconds. Add beans, green chilies and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low (dial should be a little above lowest setting) and simmer, covered, for approximately 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring at 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in butter to melt (optional) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.

ONE-POT CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

One-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, olive oil, yellow onion, poblano peppers, garlic cloves, low-sodium chicken broth, lime, canned cooked black beans, diced tomatoes, jasmine rice, salt, pepper, cilantro

Provided by Melissa Boyajian

Categories Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 poblano peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 lime, juiced
14 ½ oz canned cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
2 diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups jasmine rice, uncooked, rinsed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil on medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper.
Cook the chicken thoroughly, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add onion and peppers and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the chicken broth, lime juice, black beans, tomatoes, rice, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
Add chicken back to the pot. Add cilantro and combine.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 11 grams

### Tips - If you don't have a lime on hand, you can use lemon juice instead. - For a spicier rice, add a jalapeño pepper to the recipe. - To make the rice ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the rice in a microwave or on the stovetop. - This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. If you have any cooked rice on hand, simply add it to the skillet with the other ingredients and cook until heated through. - If you don't have any black beans, you can use another type of bean, such as kidney beans or pinto beans. - To make this recipe vegan, omit the cheese. ### Conclusion This one-pot cilantro lime rice with black beans is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with protein and fiber, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.