10 Minute Side: Black Beans and Rice

Simple Black Beans and Rice side dish cooks up in about 10 minutes and is a great way to reinvent leftover rice.

I am a big fan of "cook once eat twice", so I always make a double (or triple) batch of rice one night and use the leftovers for Fried Rice, a hot breakfast cereal or a simple side dish like this.

Another great thing about this recipe is the number of variations. Get creative and throw in what's in the fridge or pantry. A few ideas:

• Mexican - add some frozen or canned corn and jalapenos along with oregano and chili powder.
• Cajun - swap some chopped bell peppers for the celery and add a little Cajun spice.
• Italian - add diced tomatoes, basil, oregano and parsley.

You could even throw in leftover protein and make it a one dish meal.

Don't you just love the possibilities?

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Black Beans and Rice

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Ingredients

 

• 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil
• ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
• ½ cup celery (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup black beans (or one 15 ounce can, drained)
• 1 ½ cup white rice (cooked)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

 

• Heat 2 quart sauce pan to medium hot. Add oil and heat until it sizzles. Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent.
• Turn heat to low. Stir in rice and beans. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Variations:

• Mexican – add some frozen or canned corn and jalapenos along with oregano and chili powder.
• Cajun – swap some chopped bell peppers for the celery and add a little Cajun spice.
• Italian – add diced tomatoes, basil, oregano and parsley.

Until next time, happy eating.
~Audrey