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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (491g)

Recipe makes 2 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1 can black beans

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Calories 529
Calories from Fat 107 (20%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 11.9g 18%
Saturated Fat 1.9g 9%
Monounsaturated Fat 6.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 270mg 11%
Potassium 830mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 100.3g 33%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g 54%
Sugars 5.9g
Protein 11.0g 21%

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Black Beans and Rice

Recipe #12569 | 30 min | 10 min prep | add private note

By: JMS0173
Oct 10, 2001

A recipe from my college days, adapted from a friend. It's very quick and made with inexpensive ingredients that most people will have on hand. This will make a filling, nutritious, low-fat dinner for 2 people if served with a green salad. If you have leftovers, an easy way to save them is to mix the beans and rice together before refrigerating. This mixture is awesome spread and

SERVES 2 (change servings and units)

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Directions

  1. 1
    Start the water boiling in a fairly large pot; add the fat (if desired).
  2. 2
    When it boils, add the rice.
  3. 3
    Stir for the first minute, then cover and turn the heat as low as possible.
  4. 4
    Rice should only cook for 20 minutes; you'll get perfect white rice every time by following a 2:1 rice-water ratio and following these directions.
  5. 5
    Heat a saucepan slightly, then add oil and heat that briefly as well (this prevents sticking).
  6. 6
    Saute the onion until aromatic, then add garlic; don't brown.
  7. 7
    Turn the heat down to medium low.
  8. 8
    Dump the whole can of beans in.
  9. 9
    Add the vinegar, spices and chopped tomato, stir, and let simmer, covered.
  10. 10
    When rice is done (20 minutes), remove from heat.
  11. 11
    Serve beans over rice.

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From: feedn'9

On Nov 20, 2008

This is wonderful. Somehow I made it without the oregano and chili powder, but loved the taste, so will be making it again.

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  • From: Chef #165501

    On Nov 9, 2008

    On, man, this is soooo good! Deserves more than five stars. I used about a cup of diced tomatoes in place of the fresh, red wine in place of the vinegar, omitted the cinnamon (just wasn't so sure about that) and cut way back on the oregano (used about half a tspn.). Too much oregano can just ruin a recipe and this just seemed like a lot to me. I also added several dashes of cayenne pepper to spice it up. Served it over brown rice. Can't wait until tomorrow so I can eat it again. Great recipe...quick and easy!

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  • From: RobinW

    On Aug 29, 2002

    What great flavor from such a simple recipe! I've made this several times and this is now a staple in our house. I've served it as a side dish and as a vegetarian main dish. I had no problems with the recipe being too "soupy". I had problems only once, when I drained the black beans and the dish turned out too dry.

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  • From: Lizzie-Babette

    On Dec 1, 2002

    Made just the black bean portion of this for DH's birthday dinner tonight - excellent! Since I was only doing beans and not rice, I backed off on the cinnamon, and put in some chipotle pepper powder rather than mild chili powder. Oh, and didn't have an onion, so added a bit of onion powder. Brought to a boil and then simmered until the canned beans were tender. Really delicious - DH LOVED it! Thanks for an excellent recipe!

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