Rice Beans Spiced Flavor (Print Version)

Tender beans and fluffy rice combined with warm spices and fresh garnishes.

# What You Need:

→ Grains & Legumes

01 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
02 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced

→ Spices & Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Liquids

13 - 2 cups vegetable broth
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Garnishes

15 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
02 - Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the garlic and bell pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
04 - Add the cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add the rinsed rice and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes to toast lightly.
06 - Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes.
07 - Stir in the black beans, cover, and continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
08 - Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
09 - Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pot so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The spices build layers of flavor that make simple ingredients taste extraordinary
02 -
  • Resist the urge to check on the rice while it simmers because lifting the lid releases steam and affects the cooking time
  • The rice continues cooking in the residual heat so do not worry if it seems slightly underdone when you turn off the stove
03 -
  • Double the spice blend and store the extra in a small jar for future batches
  • A splash of lime juice added during the final minutes of cooking brightens the entire dish

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