Jun 09 2026

Rice And Beans Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Make Rice And Beans Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Grains

Vegetables

Spices

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    Place the white rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch for fluffier rice.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice the onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic. If using corn, thaw it if frozen.

Cooking Rice

  1. 3

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Cooking Beans

  1. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  2. 5

    Add the Beans

    Drain and rinse the canned black beans and kidney beans. Add them to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables along with the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. If using corn, add it now as well.

  3. 6

    Heat Through

    Stir all ingredients together and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Serving

  1. 7

    Combine and Serve

    Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and spoon it onto plates. Top with the bean mixture and serve warm.

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