Rice with Beans

🛒 Ingredients

• Uncooked White Rice 65 g · 228 kcal
• Canned Black Beans (drained) 200 g · 260 kcal
• Onion 50 g · 20 kcal
• Green Bell Pepper 50 g · 10 kcal
• Garlic 7 g · 10 kcal
• Olive Oil 14 g · 126 kcal
• Ground Cumin 2 g · 8 kcal
• Dried Oregano 1 g · 3 kcal
• Water (for cooking rice) 130 g · 0 kcal
• Water (for beans) 50 g · 0 kcal
• Fresh Cilantro (for garnish) 5 g · 1 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse the white rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear; then cook it according to package directions, typically with 1.5-2 cups of water per cup of rice, until fluffy and all water is absorbed.
2. While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a separate large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and green bell pepper; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
3. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, and a bay leaf to the skillet; cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Stir in the drained black beans and the specified amount of water; bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
5. Season the beans with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the seasoned black beans over the freshly cooked white rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.