black beans & rice

(2 RATINGS)
46 Pinches
Tahlequah, OK
Updated on Jul 16, 2010

Gotta love them black beans.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion -- chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper -- thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper -- thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic -- minced
  • 2 (15 oz) cans black beans -- rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • few dash tabasco or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 teaspoon 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

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 3
    Add the black beans, vinegar and Tabasco or cayenne. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Stir in rice and oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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