Description
A comforting side dish featuring fluffy rice, black beans, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and a pinch of salt. Stir gently, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and fully cooked.
- While the rice is cooking, grab a large bowl and combine the cooked rice, black beans, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. Mix well until all the ingredients are beautifully combined.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm as a delicious side dish or as a colorful base for your favorite protein.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Feel free to customize with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg