Cilantro Lime Black Beans and Rice

• Long-grain white rice

  1 cup
• Water

  2 cups
• Canned black beans

  15 oz
• Fresh cilantro

  0.5 bunch
• Lime

  1 whole
• Garlic

  1 clove
• Olive oil

  1 tablespoon
• Salt

  0.5 teaspoon
• Black pepper

  0.3 teaspoon

All Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   While the rice cooks, drain and rinse the canned black beans well under cold water. Set aside.

3. 3

   Finely chop the fresh cilantro. Zest and then juice the lime. Mince the garlic clove.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

5. 5

   Once the rice has rested, fluff it with a fork. Gently fold in the rinsed black beans, chopped cilantro, and the prepared lime-garlic dressing until all ingredients are well combined.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm as a side dish or light meal.