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Quick & Easy Black Beans and Rice

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This quick stovetop Black Beans and Rice can be made in the time it takes to cook the rice. Adjust the spices to your taste by using salsa that is hot or mild, or add a chopped jalapeno to the pepper and onion.

Black Beans and Rice on a plate

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Black Beans and Rice on a plate

Quick & Easy Black Beans and Rice

5 from 1 vote
This quick stovetop Black Beans and Rice can be made in the time it takes to cook the rice. Adjust the spices to your taste by using salsa that is hot or mild, or add a chopped jalapeno to the pepper and onion.
AuthorAuthor: Mary Ann
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 546

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 can black beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 cup salsa
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups white rice, plus water needed to cook according to directions
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Instructions

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • While rice is cooking, sautรฉ onion and bell pepper in oil in a large skillet until tender.
  • Add cooked beans, garlic, salsa, salt, and pepper to onions and peppers in skillet. Cover and let simmer while preparing rice. Add water if necessary.
  • Serve beans over rice.

Notes

For an even faster alternative, you can substitute another cup of salsa for the sautรฉed pepper and onion.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 546 calCarbohydrates: 108 gProtein: 18 gFat: 5 gSodium: 1048 mgFiber: 13 gSugar: 5 g
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Posted by Mary Ann; Updated on September 16, 2021Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Quick & Easy Recipes, Stovetop Recipes, Vegetarian (or Vegetarian Option) Recipes

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Black Beans and Rice on a plate
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