Jul 13 2026
Restaurants›AyAyAy! Mexican Cuisine›Side Of Rice And Beans Recipe

Side Of Rice And Beans Recipe

Inspired by AyAyAy! Mexican Cuisine
Time30m
Serves4

Make Side Of Rice And Beans Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Rice

Beans

Method

Cooking Rice

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of long-grain white rice, 2 cups of water, and 0.5 tsp of salt.

  2. 2

    Bring to a Boil

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

  4. 4

    Fluff the Rice

    Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork.

Cooking Beans

  1. 5

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Rinse and drain the canned black beans. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

  2. 6

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    In a medium skillet, heat 1 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

  3. 7

    Add Beans and Spices

    Stir in the rinsed black beans, 1 tsp of ground cumin, and 0.5 tsp of ground black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through.

  4. 8

    Finish with Cilantro and Lime

    Remove from heat and stir in 0.25 cup of chopped fresh cilantro. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime into the mixture and stir well.

More from AyAyAy! Mexican Cuisine