TEX-MEX BLACK BEANS & SAFFRON RICE

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After tasting this at a neighbor's Super Bowl party one year, I quickly scribbled down the recipe. This is a fairly simple dish to throw together and is a great accompaniment to Tex-Mex style dishes, although this isn't pretending to be any sort of authentic dish from any one particular region. I have made it many times over the years and this is a great dish for a potluck. Mahatma saffron rice comes in shiny yellow foil tubes in the rice section of your grocery store. I usually follow the microwave instructions for preparing the rice. I serve this as a side dish, but I think a Vegetarian who eats dairy would be able to enjoy this as a meal as well.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Black Beans

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (5 ounce) packages saffron rice mix, plus ingredients to prepare rice according to package directions (such as Mahatma brand)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies (such as Ro-tel mild or spicy)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed well
1/4 cup sour cream, to taste
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the saffron rice according to the package directions,using the amount of oil/butter and water as indicated on the package (I usually use olive oil).
  • While the rice is cooking, rinse& drain the black beans in a mesh strainer to remove all the sludgey canning liquid and dump them into a small saucepan.
  • Pour the entire contents of the diced tomatoes w/chili peppers,liquid and all,into the same pan with the beans and stir to combine.
  • Cover the saucepan with lid,turn on the heat to low, and let bean mixture heat while the rice cooks, stirring occasionally- it should be ready when the rice is done.
  • When the rice is fully cooked, pour it into a deep, medium sized casserole dish.
  • Pour bean mixture into the center of the rice, leaving a border of the yellow rice peeking out arounds the sides.
  • Place the sour cream in the center of the bean mixture in a dollop as a garnish (you can use more if you like).
  • Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top of the sour cream and over the beans.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro leaves (optional) if you like and serve immediately.
  • NOTE: If you don't have access to canned diced tomatoes with chilis, then you can substitute an equal amount of chunky salsa, if you like.
  • You may wish to provide a bowl of additional sour cream as well as a bowl of more cheese for guests to add extra to each serving, but it isn't necessary.

Idar Odar
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The black beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kali Freeney
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The black beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly.


True Infinity
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This was a great recipe! The black beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Mujahid
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The black beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Andre zeke
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.