Black Beans and Yellow Rice

Spoonful of warm, tender and lightly seasoned yellow rice and black beans recipe

A simple yet flavorful side dish or main dish is this Black Beans and Yellow Rice recipe! Using basic items from the pantry this version of beans and seasoned rice is ready in under 30 minutes.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Spanish

Keyword Black Beans and Yellow Rice, Seasoned Rice and Black Beans

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 248kcal

Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

10 ounces Yellow rice
2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter (optional)
2 1/2 cups Water
15 ounce can Black beans
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 lime juiced
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
1/4 cup sour cream optional

Instructions

In a large sauce pan with tightly fitting lid bring water to a boil. Add olive oil or butter, then add yellow rice.
Stir for one minute while boiling. Cover tightly and reduce heat to simmer, cook for 20 - 25 minutes until tender and serve.
While rice is cooking drain and rinse a can of black beans. Then pour into a skillet or sauce pan. Turn to medium heat.
Add cumin, chili powder, cilantro and lime juice to taste.
Once rice is done stir seasoned beans into rice and serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

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