Classic Rice and Beans

Ingredients

Lime

1, juiced

Cilantro

1/2 cup, finely chopped

Vegetable broth

2 cups

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground

Salt

1 teaspoon

Paprika

1/2 teaspoon

Cumin

1 teaspoon

Bell pepper

1, diced

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Onion

1 medium, diced

Black beans

1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed

White rice

1 cup

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Saute until the vegetables are softened, approximately 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, coating the vegetables well with the spices.
4. Add the white rice, stirring it through the vegetable and spice mixture to combine thoroughly.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and raise the heat to high until it reaches a boil.
6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is fully absorbed.
7. Stir in the black beans, allowing them to warm for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Finally, remove the pot from heat and mix in the chopped cilantro and freshly squeezed lime juice.
9. Serve this delicious dish hot, and enjoy a taste of tradition!