Arroz Con Frijoles

Ingredients

• Lime (1, juiced)
• Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Vegetable broth (3 cups)
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Paprika (1 teaspoon)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Red bell pepper (1, diced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 medium, diced)
• Black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
• White rice (2 cups)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the rice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the rice with the spices.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. 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 cooked.
5. Meanwhile, in a separate pot, heat the black beans over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
7. Serve the arroz con frijoles hot, with the black beans on the side or mixed in with the rice.
8. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.