Speedy One-Pot Rice & Bean Fiesta

Speedy One-Pot Rice & Bean Fiesta

25 mins
easy
4 servings

A flavorful and quick one-pot rice and bean dish perfect for a weeknight meal. This recipe is easy to customize and packed with protein and fiber.

One-PotQuickVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 2.00 tablespoonsOlive Oil(For sautéing the onion)
  • 1.00 Yellow Onion(Chopped)
  • 1.75 cupsVegetable Broth(For flavor and moisture)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt(To taste)
  • 1.00 cupLong-Grain Rice(Rinse before adding)
  • 15.50 ouncesBlack Beans(Diced)
  • 1.00 Lime Wedges(For garnish (optional))
  • 1.00 tablespoonFresh Cilantro(Chopped (optional))

Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

2

Pour in vegetable broth, add salt, rice, and beans. Stir gently to combine.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

4

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Fluff with a fork and serve.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro, if desired.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cumin or chili powder.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

Estimated time: 1 minutes