This comforting dish combines the earthy richness of black beans with the sweetness of corn and the fluffiness of long-grain rice. Brightened with fresh cilantro and green onions, it offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal as a standalone light meal or a robust side to accompany grilled meats or tacos. Simple, wholesome, and naturally vegan, it’s a quick weeknight staple that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Rice With Black Beans & Corn
Description
This comforting dish combines the earthy richness of black beans with the sweetness of corn and the fluffiness of long-grain rice. Brightened with fresh cilantro and green onions, it offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal as a standalone light meal or a robust side to accompany grilled meats or tacos. Simple, wholesome, and naturally vegan, it&# 226;ÂÂs a quick weeknight staple that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
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Stir in the uncooked long-grain rice.
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Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been fully absorbed.
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Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables: chop the plum tomato, drain the green chiles, drain the black beans, and thaw the frozen corn if using frozen.
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Once the rice is cooked, stir in the chopped plum tomato, drained green chiles, drained black beans, thawed corn, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is thoroughly heated and combined.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 54.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 11.9g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
- Sugars 2.2g
- Protein 1.6g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.