Spicy Black Beans and Rice

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Friday, April 6, 2012

Spicy Black Beans and Rice

Another simple way to prepare an old favorite. ...

by Erika Nicole Kendall

2 cups   uncooked regular long-grain white rice
4 cups   water
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 tablespoon   finely chopped garlic (3 to 4 medium cloves)
3 teaspoons   dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon   crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups black beans
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

Directions

Cook rice in water as directed on package.

Meanwhile, in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in beans; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors. Serve over rice; sprinkle with bell pepper.

tagged: bell peppers, black beans, garlic, red bell peppers, red peppers

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8 Responses to “Spicy Black Beans and Rice”

Rondrea

1

When you post recipes, what do you use to decide whether to post or not?

I ask because I can’t be bothered with brown rice, even though there are more health benefits. And I know white rice is more processed, so is there a rule you follow with recipes?
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- Erika Nicole Kendall
  
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  You’re not going to like my answer, but I look for recipes that can be altered to be clean (or post my own clean recipes, specifically marked From Erika’s Kitchen) according to the guidelines for clean eating I’ve posted on the blog.
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Rondrea

2

Good answer… Can you then also post the modifications so the recipe can be modified? I’m sure the modification for this one would include brown rice, correct?
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- Erika Nicole Kendall
  
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  Long grain white rice is not the same as processed, refined and enriched white rice. http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/whats-wrong-with-white-rice/
  
  Most of these things I’ve already blogged about, so if you have a question about an ingredient, using the search function will almost always bring up a quick list of topics to help you make your swaps appropriately.
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Karen G

3

I’ve never cooked black beans before, but i have them in my pantry, both canned and dried. I am assuming that this recipe is calling for canned beans, is that correct? Is the water for the rice, because the water isn’t mentioned in the directions.
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Dalila

4

Can you use Canned Black Beans instead of dry ones? I would love to buy dry black beans, but I never know what I want to cook each day and I know dry beans require soaking. Could I substitute canned black beahns instead?

Thanks
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- Erika Nicole Kendall
  
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  You can, but you can also pre-cook your beans in advance and keep them refrigerated!
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  - Dalila
    
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    I think I might try that one weekend when I’m not busy. Thanks for the tip.
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