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Delicious Yellow Rice and Black Beans for Cozy Nights

This Delicious Yellow Rice and Black Beans is a budget-friendly dish packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 4 cups fresh filtered water
  • 2 tablespoons chicken base or vegetable base for vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon ground annatto substitute with Bijol or turmeric if unavailable
  • 2 teaspoons minced dehydrated onion fresh onion needs cooking time adjustments
  • 1 teaspoon oregano can use Italian seasoning as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon cumin optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust based on dietary needs
  • 2 cups jasmine rice long grain white rice can be substituted
For the Beans
  • 1 can canned black beans rinsed and drained
For Garnish
  • chopped parsley or cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by pouring 4 cups of fresh, filtered water into a medium saucepan and placing it over high heat. Once it boils, add chicken base, ground annatto, minced dehydrated onion, oregano, and cumin. Stir until dissolved.
  2. Once the broth is bubbling, gently stir in 2 cups of jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 7-10 minutes until the rice absorbs most liquid.
  3. When the rice is at the saucy stage, stir in 1 can of rinsed and drained black beans. Lower heat to low, cover, and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes.
  4. After cooking, fluff the mixed rice and black beans with a fork, and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve with a squeeze of lime for added brightness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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