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Black Beans & Rice (Easy One-Pot)
A cozy, flavorful, and budget-friendly Black Beans & Rice recipe made in one pot! This easy side dish is packed with warm spices, creamy black beans, fluffy long-grain rice, and fresh lime. It pairs perfectly with tacos, burrito bowls, grilled meats, salmon, and easy weeknight dinners. Naturally gluten-free, high in fiber, and family-friendly — a staple recipe you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cups white rice long-grain
- 1 ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- 3 cups chicken broth or stock
- ½ jalapeño
- 2 15 ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 limes, juice of
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the rice and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring to coat in the oil and aromatics.
- Season with cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Pour in the broth and mix well. Nestle the halved jalapeño (seed side down) into the center of the pot.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Remove the lid and stir in the black beans, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Cover again and let it rest for 3–5 minutes so the beans warm through.
- Cover again and let it rest for 3–5 minutes so the beans warm through.
Notes
Make it spicier: Leave jalapeño seeds in or add red pepper flakes.
• Make it vegan: Use vegetable broth.
• Add protein: Mix in shredded chicken, pulled pork, or sautéed vegetables.
• Storage: Store leftovers 4 days in the fridge or freeze up to 3 months.
• Reheat: Add a splash of broth to bring back moisture.
Nutrition Note:
Nutrition values are estimates and can vary based on brands used and portion sizes. For a vegan version, swap chicken broth for vegetable broth. For lower sodium, use low-sodium canned beans and broth.
Serve With:
This Black Beans & Rice is delicious with my Cilantro Lime Chicken or Chipotle Chicken Copycat
It also pairs well with cozy soups like White Chicken Chili or Instant Pot Lentil & Sausage Soup.
For something fresh and hearty, try my Fall Harvest Bowls next!
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Serving: 6g, Calories: 213kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 0.4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 658mg, Potassium: 140mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 136IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 1mg
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