Cumin Black Beans and Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

This cumin black beans and rice dish is perfect with jerk chicken!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cumin Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

1 ¼ cups water

or as needed

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 cup long-grain rice

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

Simple Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Pour chicken broth into a 4-cup liquid measuring cup. Add water to measuring cup until the liquid measures 3 cups. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cumin; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in rice. Add chicken broth and water mixture salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered until rice is tender about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in beans. Cover and heat until beans are hot about 2 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Cumin Black Beans and Rice

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 204.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.9g 14%

Carbohydrates: 37g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 5.4g 21%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 1%

Cholesterol: 1.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 7.6IU

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 2.1mg 4%

Folate: 114.5mcg 29%

Calcium: 39.5mg 4%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 34.6mg 12%

Potassium: 263.4mg 7%

Sodium: 759.5mg 30%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 26.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.