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Chipotle Lime Salmon over a bed of rice and beans
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5 from 1 vote

Basic Rice and Beans

Simple and comforting, rice and black beans are a great accompaniment to a variety of dinners. Serve this under any meat or fish.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time33 minutes
Total Time36 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: beans and rice, easy side dish, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Cost: $2.00

Equipment

  • Strainer
  • Saucepan with Lid

Ingredients

  • 1 cup White Rice
  • 1 1/4 cups Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 14 ounce can Black Beans

Instructions

  • Rinse rice in a strainer until water runs clear.
  • Combine rice, water and salt in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook until all of the water has evaporated, about 18 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat but leave the lid on and let the rice stand, covered, for 15 minutes more to steam. Rinse and drain the beans and stir into the rice. Season with additional salt, if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg