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Bowl of rice and black beans garnished with cilantro.

Easy Rice Cooker and Beans

Kaylie
This easy and quick rice cooker black beans and rice recipe is a great way to add variety and flavor to any meal! This recipe is inspired by Cuban black beans and rice, with hints of garlic, oregano and cumin, and finished with a squeeze of lime and sprinkle of cilantro. It goes great with your choice of protein and veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 1 ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup onion, minced
  • 1 ½ tablespoon butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • cilantro leaves for garnish
  • lime wedges for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the rice until water runs clear (about three rinses), then strain thoroughly and add to the rice cooker pot.
  • Open the canned black beans, drain the liquid and rinse, then add to the pot.
  • Add the chicken broth, onion, butter, garlic, oregano, cumin, kosher salt and bay leaf. Give it a stir, close the lid, and press cook/start.
  • When cooking is done, fluff the rice and beans with a spoon.
  • Optional, but highly recommended, squeeze a couple lime wedges to taste, and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Notes

*Nutritional facts provided are only an estimate, accuracy is not guaranteed.
  • Measuring cup used is the standard US measuring cup, not the cup that came with the rice cooker.
  • After you rinse the rice and beans, make sure to drain the water very well—give it a few hard shakes in the strainer to take out as much water as possible. Too much residual water may make the dish mushy.
  • Cooking time may vary, depending on your rice cooker. 
  • To serve, start with squeezing 1-2 lime wedges on the rice, then stir, and taste. Add more lime to your liking.

Nutrition

Serving: 4cupsCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 14gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 672mgPotassium: 476mgFiber: 10gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 205IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg
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