Jun 09 2026
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Pick One Item Rice And Choice Of Beans Recipe

Inspired by Valle Luna
Time30m
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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Rice

Method

Prepare Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse 1 cup of white rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, 2 cups of water, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Prepare Beans

  1. 3

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 4

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    Add 0.5 cups of chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

  3. 5

    Add Beans and Spices

    Stir in 1 cup of black beans along with 1 tsp of cumin, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and well combined with the spices.

  4. 6

    Finish with Cilantro

    Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 0.25 cups of chopped cilantro for freshness.

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