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Black Beans and Rice
This easily adaptable side dish is made with leftover rice and canned beans and is ready in under 10 minutes to go with a variety of main dishes.
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.