Rice and Beans with Spices (Printable)

A savory blend of rice, beans, and spices delivering rich, satisfying flavors in every bite.

# What You Need:

→ Grains & Legumes

01 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
02 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced

→ Spices & Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Liquids

13 - 2 cups vegetable broth
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Garnishes

15 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
02 - Add chopped onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes.
04 - Add cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add rinsed rice and cook, stirring, 1–2 minutes to lightly toast.
06 - Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12 minutes.
07 - Stir in black beans, cover, and continue cooking 8–10 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
08 - Remove from heat and let stand covered 5 minutes. Fluff rice with fork and adjust seasoning if needed.
09 - Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The spices transform simple ingredients into something restaurant-worthy with almost no extra effort
  • It's one of those rare dishes that actually tastes better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • Rinsing the rice until the water runs clear removes excess starch and prevents gummy results
  • Letting the dish rest covered off the heat is crucial for perfectly textured rice
03 -
  • Always bloom your spices in oil before adding any liquid for maximum flavor impact
  • A tight fitting lid is essential for properly steamed rice

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