This quick stovetop Black Beans and Rice can be made in the time it takes to cook the rice. Adjust the spices to your taste by using salsa that is hot or mild, or add a chopped jalapeno to the pepper and onion.
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Quick & Easy Black Beans and Rice
This quick stovetop Black Beans and Rice can be made in the time it takes to cook the rice. Adjust the spices to your taste by using salsa that is hot or mild, or add a chopped jalapeno to the pepper and onion.
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 can black beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 cup salsa
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups white rice, plus water needed to cook according to directions
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- While rice is cooking, sauté onion and bell pepper in oil in a large skillet until tender.
- Add cooked beans, garlic, salsa, salt, and pepper to onions and peppers in skillet. Cover and let simmer while preparing rice. Add water if necessary.
- Serve beans over rice.
Notes
For an even faster alternative, you can substitute another cup of salsa for the sautéed pepper and onion.
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 546 calCarbohydrates: 108 gProtein: 18 gFat: 5 gSodium: 1048 mgFiber: 13 gSugar: 5 g
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