
Speedy One-Pot Rice & Bean Fiesta
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.
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
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Pour in vegetable broth, add salt, rice, and beans. Stir gently to combine.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Fluff with a fork and serve.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro, if desired.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Enjoy!
Estimated time: 1 minutes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cumin or chili powder.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Estimated time: 1 minutes