Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans
Equipment
- Medium pot with lid
- Microplane or grater
- Citrus juicer
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1 14 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the rice and stir to coat in oil. Toast the rice, stirring often, until the most of the rice is golden brown.
- Add the water, salt, and lime zest. Bring to a boil, then cover pot with a lid and reduce the heat to very low. Cook for 15 minutes without removing the lid.
- Remove the lid and add the black beans, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Stir everything together, then cover again and remove from heat. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm.