Description
Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine right to your table. Fluffy long-grain rice is infused with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro, paired perfectly with hearty black beans. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as a refreshing side or a satisfying main course for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Ideal for any occasion, this delightful combination will elevate your meal while providing essential nutrients in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and saut? minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed black beans and salt; cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve the cilantro lime rice alongside the black beans, garnishing with extra lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg