Quick Black Beans and Rice Recipe
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Quick Black Beans and Rice

By: Kathy Miller 
"Some say beans and rice is the most nutritious and well balanced meal in the world! Try adding your favorite chutney or salsa to this dish when you serve it!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (148)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice

Directions

  1. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, cook and stir until tender. Add beans, tomatoes, oregano and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 271 | Total Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2007 by MARNZ01   view full review
Not bad but made some additions, I used long grain brown rice, sauted the onion, garlic then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was pretty darn good--though I did put my own spin on it as most cooks are apt to do. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2006 by MKALAGAY   view full review
My whole family enjoyed this dish. I especially love the fact that it's so healthful. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by CARDOZOS   view full review
Good tasting and healthy mean. I had to add another can of beans to this recipe to make it a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by DEEP2NIGHT   view full review
The best black beans and rice recipe I have found. I think the tomatoes make the dish. Very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by NICK_GE   view full review
I would definitely cook the rice separately. My rice was a little gummy and I had to add lots...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by JEJUNE   view full review
Extremely straightforward, simple, and tasty; plus, it doesn't require any fancy ingredients....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by MARLALP   view full review
An easy and delicious recipe. My whole family loved it. I served the beans seperate from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by DEBMCE4   view full review
I thought this was fairly bland and gummy tasting. It was very easy to make, but it needs a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by GLASERJD   view full review
I used 30-minute rice which works just a well, but you'll need at leat 1 extra cup of water. ...

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