Very quick and very good! Perfect for those times when you are wanting something comforting and solid. Good flavor. Instead of instant rice, I used a package of Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Long Grain Brown Rice which I stirred in at the end and then let it all simmer together for about 5 minutes. No problems with gumminess. Also added some cumin and used minced garlic (sauteed with the onion) instead of garlic powder. All in all a winner! Yum!

This recipe was quick, easy, delicious, and inexpensive. The only changes I made were in using Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes, rinsing the black beans, and cooking the rice separately and adding together at the end. I also cooked the rice in chicken broth.

I found this recipe bland. I did drain the beans, as my family does not need the added gas! (maybe that's where the flavor went) I also thought it was alot of rice. I cooked my rice ahead so it wouldn't be chewy, as advised by other raters/reviewers

I sauteed onions and garlic first, and then added brown rice (not quick cooking), half a can of diced tomatoes, broth, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and s&p. After the rice cooked for about 20 min, and added the beans and heated through. Pretty decent.

This was a great recipe! I think that it would be a little less dry if you used 1 cup when using instant white rice. Also, it wouldn't hurt to have a little spice; maybe a jalepeno pepper or some tabasco sauce. I added sliced keilbasa sausage with the onions.Very good, and easy!

This recipe is delicious and quick! I did revise it slightly to add a bit more flavor. I added 3tbs white vinegar, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and 3 cloves fresh minced garlic.

Very, very good! I used abt a Tbsp. of minced onion instead and 3 tsp. of minced garlic instead of garlic powder. Also, I prefer the taste of diced tomatoes vs. stewed, so that is what I used. I reduced the rice to about 1 1/4 c. That being said, this was a delicious recipe. Even my picky 4 yr. old liked it. This will definitely be a keeper. Wonderful for those days when lunch is running late and I don't have anything planned. Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!

This was realy good. I am used to having black beans and rice Cuban style, but this was good.

I really loved this, it's easy and healthy! I threw in a beef bouillion cube, 1 tsp of cumin and 1/4 tsp cayenne and it was so good!

We liked this on tortillas. I used Rotel tomatos and diced chilis instead of just tomatoes for extra kick. Quick and definitely kid approved.

We thought this was pretty good. I didn't have instant brown rice, so I cooked regular rice and just mixed it into the bean mixture. I think it maybe could have used a little more flavor and moisture. Next time I will use real garlic sauteed with the onion, and maybe mix in some chicken broth.

So tasty! I doubled the recipe and instead of the oregano I used cumin, chili powder and a little salt. I also used fresh garlic sauteed with the onion. I premade the rice and mixed everything together after it was ready. Will definitely make this again!

This recipe was so tasty and so very satisfying, that I couldn't NOT review it! I'm dairy intolerant, and finding meatless recipes can sometimes be a challenge. This will definitely be added to the rotation! The only change I made was using Cuban-style black beans. Otherwise, followed it to a "T", and served on whole wheat tortillas. Thanks so much for a great, easy recipe!

This is a great recipe for a quick & easy dinner. Next time I plan to jazz it up with a little garlic and red pepper.

I agree this was quite a good basic recipe. However, as some reviewers have noticed, it does need a little bit of tweaking for extra kick. I sauteed half an onion and a clove of garlic with some crushed red pepper. Just the juice from the tomatoes was not enough to cook the rice, so I also added half a can of chicken broth. Then, for extra flavor, I added half a cup of white wine. I added frozen corn, more crushed red pepper, some parsley, italian seasoning, a little Cajun seasoning, and about two scoops of light sour cream. It turned out very flavorful, with some bite to it, but still healthy. With the modifications it was very good.

This recipe was very good although,it needs more flavor,or should I say a kick.I used real garlic instead of the powder. I also added,crushed red pepper,chili powdre,& a little hot sauce.Other than it being a little on the mild side,it was great.I went by the recipe except for using the real garlic because,I have a 84 yr. old mother & I wanted her to be able to eat it too.She loved it.T he other adults that wanted it hotter,added spices to it later,everyone was happy,I'd make this again,for sure.Thanks for the recipe.