Description
A warm and comforting dish of cilantro lime rice paired with black beans, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it glistens.
- Add the rice, giving it a gentle toast for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Carefully pour in the vegetable broth (or water) and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer until the rice is tender and fluffy, about 15-20 minutes.
- When the rice is done, fluff it up with a fork and stir in the black beans, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy every comforting bite.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to three days. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg