Black Beans and Brown Rice
A healthy rice and bean dish that is easy to make. It's also versatile and can be added to tacos, burrito bowls, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
- 2 ½ cups water
- ¼ teaspoon ground sea salt (or to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Add olive oil into a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and sauté about 3 - 4 minutes, until softened.
- Add the rice, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and coat the rice with oil.
- Stir in the tomato paste. Continue cooking for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add water and black beans. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 40 minutes, until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and add cilantro. Stir to combine.