Jul 14 2026
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Side Rice & Beans (gf, Df, Vf) Recipe

Inspired by Green Lemon
Time30m
Serves4

mexican rice, seasoned black beans

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Ingredients

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Rice

Beans

Method

Rice Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    Add the long-grain white rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the rice in the oil. Add the vegetable broth, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  3. 3

    Simmer the Rice

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

  4. 4

    Fluff and Serve

    Remove the saucepan from heat, and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.

Beans Preparation

  1. 5

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a separate skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is soft.

  2. 6

    Add the Beans

    Stir in the drained and rinsed black beans, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

  3. 7

    Heat Through

    Cook the mixture for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and the spices are fragrant.

  4. 8

    Finish with Lime Juice

    Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice before serving.

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