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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
Garlic Cumin Black Beans & Rice
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil rice in salted water according to package directions until fluffy.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high, then sauté minced garlic 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Add black beans with their liquid and cumin, stir gently, then simmer 5 minutes.

  4. 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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