Arroz Con Frijoles

Ingredients

Lime

1, juiced

Fresh cilantro

1/2 cup, chopped

Vegetable broth

3 cups

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Cumin

1 teaspoon

Red bell pepper

1, diced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Onion

1 medium, diced

Black beans

1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed

White rice

1 1/2 cups, rinsed

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the rinsed white rice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the rice with the spices and vegetables.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
5. While the rice is cooking, heat the black beans in a separate pot over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste, heating until warmed through.
6. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice, mixing well to combine.
7. Serve the arroz con frijoles hot, either with the black beans on the side or mixed in with the rice.
8. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.