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Easy Rice & Beans

Rice & Beans is the ultimate budget friendly dish! Inspired by the Caribbean-style version of this classic, plain white rice is expertly seasoned with cumin and chili to provide a fresh and delicious flavour profile to this simple budget staple.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 cup white onion, diced
  • 1 cup white rice (not minute or quick cook rice)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken, if preferred)
  • 2 cans black beans, well drained
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped, washed & dried optional
  • lime wedges for serving optional

Method
 

  1. In medium sized pot, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. 
  2. Add garlic, white rice, chili powder and half of the cumin and toast mixture for 1 minute while constantly stirring. 
  3. Add broth and increase heat to high to bring mixture to a boil. Boil for one minute while stirring. Once boiled, reduce heat to low and cover the pot for 15 minutes. 
  4. Remove lid, bring up the heat to medium and add rinsed black beans and remaining cumin. Mix well and cook for an additional five minutes. 
  5. Remove from heat and mix-in cilantro. Spoon mixture into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro, lime or hot sauce.