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    Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans

    By: Amy Katz · Published: Aug 16, 2016 · Last modified: Oct 5, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans is delicious on its own or in tacos, burritos, or bowls. Add your favorite toppings like tomatoes, avocados, or lettuce, and you'll have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes!

    Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans is delicious on its own or in tacos, burritos, or bowls served with your favorite toppings like tomatoes or avocados. Learn how to make it by visiting www.veggiessavetheday.com, or pin and save for later! Vegan | Gluten Free

    When it comes to weeknight dinners, I try to get food on the table as quickly as possible using as few pots and pans as possible. After all, who wants to spend their evening after a long day cleaning dishes?

    While I'm not always successful in minimizing cleanup (Sorry, honey!), this Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans uses only one pot.

    While I use white rice in this recipe since it cooks faster, you can substitute brown rice if you prefer. But keep in mind you may have to adjust the amount of vegetable broth used.

    I found all the ingredients for this recipe at my local grocery store.

    The only special equipment I recommend is the herb scissors I use when making my Mediterranean Cucumber and Tomato Salad.

    Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans is delicious on its own or in tacos, burritos, or bowls served with your favorite toppings like tomatoes or avocados. Learn how to make it by visiting www.veggiessavetheday.com, or pin and save for later! Vegan | Gluten Free

    Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans is the perfect filling for burritos and tacos. I also love it in a bowl topped with tomatoes and avocado and served with tortilla chips.

    Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans is delicious on its own or in tacos, burritos, or bowls served with your favorite toppings like tomatoes or avocados. Learn how to make it by visiting www.veggiessavetheday.com, or pin and save for later! Vegan | Gluten Free

    Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans

    Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans can be served as a side dish or in tacos, burritos, or bowls. The leftovers reheat really well!
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 438kcal
    Author: Amy Katz

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 small red onion, chopped
    • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 ½ cup long grain white rice
    • 1 can black beans, (1 ½ cups) rinsed and drained
    • 3 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 handful chopped cilantro, chopped, plus extra for garnish
    • 2 tablespoon lime juice
    • salt, to taste
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    Instructions

    • Heat the oil in a a medium pot over medium heat.
    • Add the onion and jalapeno and saute until tender.
    • Add the garlic. cumin, and rice and saute for about 30 seconds.
    • Add the black beans and vegetable broth and stir.
    • Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir half way through. Add more broth as needed if rice isn't cooked through.
    • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the cilantro, lime juice, and salt and stir. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired, before serving.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    About Amy

    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on NBC News, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, PureWow, Brides, LIVEKINDLY, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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    1. JoAnn M Lakes

      May 14, 2019 at 4:07 am

      5 stars
      I made this over for the Instant pot using brown rice and making SOS-free. It came out great. I brought to a meetup with the Southwest theme. It was a big hit!!!!!
      Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans
      veggiessavetheday.com

      Servings: 4
      Ingredients
      2 Tbsp broth/water for sauteing
      1 small red onion, small chopped
      1 jalapeno pepper seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
      2 cloves garlic minced
      1 tsp ground cumin
      1 1/2 cup long grain brown rice
      1 can black beans (1 1/2 cups) rinsed and drained
      1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
      1 handful chopped cilantro chopped, plus extra for garnish
      2 Tbsp lime juice
      salt/salt substitute to taste
      Steps
      Heat the broth in the inner pot of instant pot over medium heat.
      Add the onion and jalapeno and saute until tender.
      Add the garlic. cumin, and rice and saute for about 30 seconds.
      Add the black beans and vegetable broth and stir.
      Bring to a boil, then cover. Place on the cover with vent to sealing and set for 22 minutes. NPR 10 minutes then release any extra steam and open. Stir through. Add more broth as needed if rice isn't cooked through and put the cover back on for a few more minutes. check again.
      Let stand, covered, about 5 minutes.
      Add the cilantro, lime juice, and salt(if using) and stir. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired, before serving.

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      • Amy

        May 14, 2019 at 8:03 am

        Thank you so much, JoAnn! I'm going to try your version in the IP soon!

        Reply
      • Georgia

        April 15, 2020 at 7:14 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you, Amy, for this recipe.
        I made it in a regular skillet tonight. I did add extra broth. It was delicious! Will be making it again.

        Reply
        • Amy Katz

          April 18, 2020 at 2:34 pm

          Thank you, Georgia! I'm so happy you enjoyed it.

          Reply
    2. Karin

      May 05, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe tonight and it was a hit! We will definitely make it again. Cheers!

      Reply
      • Amy

        May 06, 2019 at 9:02 am

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Karin!

        Reply
    3. Dawson

      April 22, 2019 at 3:18 pm

      4 stars
      Liked. Easy to make and tasted great. Making it for a second time this week.

      Reply
    4. Kate

      August 06, 2018 at 11:51 am

      What is the serving size?

      Reply
      • Amy

        August 06, 2018 at 12:09 pm

        The entire recipe makes 4 servings.

        Reply
    5. Dianne

      April 28, 2017 at 7:23 am

      I bet this would be perfect in a burrito bowl!

      Reply
      • Amy

        April 28, 2017 at 9:41 am

        Yes, I love burrito bowls!

        Reply
    6. Melissa @ Vegan Huggs

      September 02, 2016 at 10:37 am

      This looks so hearty & comforting. I could really go for this right now. Your photos are looking on point, too! 🙂

      Reply
      • Amy

        September 02, 2016 at 11:08 am

        Thanks so much Melissa! That means a lot to me. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Linda @ Veganosity

      August 16, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      I love simple dinners like this, and the flavors are totally my kind of thing. Love it!

      Reply
      • Amy

        August 16, 2016 at 4:26 pm

        Thanks Linda!

        Reply
    8. Mel | avirtualvegan.com

      August 16, 2016 at 9:04 am

      My kind of dinner! I love lime and cilantro together and rice is an addiction for me. I eat it nearly every day!

      Reply
      • Amy

        August 16, 2016 at 9:32 am

        Thanks Mel! Rice is a staple for me, too.

        Reply
    9. Strength and Sunshine

      August 16, 2016 at 8:10 am

      This looks beyond delicious!!! I think I could eat bowls and bowls 😉 My mouth is watering! Haha!

      Reply
      • Amy

        August 16, 2016 at 8:12 am

        Thank you so much! I can definitely eat a lot of it!

        Reply

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