Garlic Cumin Black Beans & Rice
Fragrant, savory black beans cooked with garlic and cumin, served over fluffy rice. A Latin staple that's ready in under 20 minutes and tastes like you simmered it all day.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 9g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil rice in salted water according to package directions until fluffy.
Step 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high, then sauté minced garlic 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Add black beans with their liquid and cumin, stir gently, then simmer 5 minutes.
Step 4
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then divide rice and beans among bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- 1 medium saucepot
- 1 medium skillet
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