Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPETES Jamaican restaurantRice & Beans Recipe

Rice & Beans Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Traditional rice and beans dish.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Rice and Spices

    Add the rice, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to combine and toast the rice for about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Rice

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

  4. 4

    Add Beans

    Once the rice is cooked, stir in the canned black beans (drained and rinsed). Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the beans are heated through.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Fluff the rice and beans with a fork, mix in the chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

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