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black beans & rice

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Robert Priddy
Tahlequah, OK

Gotta love them black beans.

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For black beans & rice

  • 1 c
    uncooked white rice
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 sm
    onion -- chopped
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper -- thinly sliced
  • 1 md
    red bell pepper -- thinly sliced
  • 1 clove
    garlic -- minced
  • 2 (15 oz) can
    black beans -- rinsed and drained
  • 2 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • few dash
    tabasco or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano or 1 heaping tbsp chopped fresh oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • optional lime wedges and cilantro for garnish

How To Make black beans & rice

  • 1
    Cook rice according to package instructions. White rice usually takes 15 minutes to cook once the water is simmering, and 10 minutes to sit.
  • 2
    Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high. Sauté onions and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes, until just beginning to soften, then add garlic and sauté a minute more.
  • 3
    Add the black beans, vinegar and Tabasco or cayenne. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Stir in rice and oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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