Enjoy this Zesty Cilantro Lime Rice with Black Beans for a healthy and delicious spin on a classic rice and beans dish. Bursting with fresh flavors, it's perfect as a side dish or on its own.
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat
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Add the rice and minced garlic, then stir until coated with the olive oil
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice has started to brown
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Add the water, salt, and lime zest, bringing the mixture to a boil
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Cover the pot with a tight lid and lower the heat to maintain a very low simmer
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Cook for 15 minutes without opening the lid
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Open the lid and add the black beans, cilantro, and lime juice
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Stir everything together and cover it with a lid again
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Health Info
Macros
119g
CARBS
30g
FAT
26g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Nutrition Facts
PER SERVING
4 SERVINGS
492G EACH
Calories
856 kcal
43%
Carbohydrates
119 g
43%
Fat
30 g
39%
Protein
27 g
53%
Minerals
Vitamins
*Current daily values are based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the USDA nutrient database and may be inaccurate.