How to Make Brown Rice with Black Beans and Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt (Optional)
  • 2 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons butter and salt; stir in brown rice. Cover pot. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a separate saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute red bell pepper until semi-soft, about 5 minutes. Add onion; saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in black beans, garlic, cumin, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Pour vegetables into a large serving bowl; add the cooked rice and toss.
  • Nutrition

    281 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 1117mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 346mg