Caribbean Rice and Black Beans

Name: Caribbean Rice and Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup sliced roasted red pepper; 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons white or cider vinegar; 4 dashes Tabasco; 1/2 cup vegetable broth, chicken broth, or water; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3 cups cooked white rice; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, optional; Thinly sliced green onions, optional

A Caribbean-style black beans and rice dish features savory herbs, seasonings, peppers, onions, and garlic for an island-inspired meal.

⭐ 4 (25 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 12 minTotal: 27 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Caribbean

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Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sauté chopped onion and bell peppers until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add black beans, vinegar, Tabasco, and 1/2 cup broth or water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add more broth or water as needed to keep beans moist.
Stir in cooked rice, cumin, and oregano; heat through and adjust seasonings.
Transfer to a serving dish.
Garnish with fresh cilantro or sliced green onions.
Serve with additional Tabasco.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 280 kcal

Carbohydrate: 51 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 11 g

Protein: 12 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 728 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 3 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g