Zesty Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans

• White Rice

  1 cup
• Black Beans

  15 oz
• Fresh Cilantro

  0.5 cup
• Lime

  1 whole
• Vegetable Broth

  2 cups
• Olive Oil

  1 tbsp
• Salt

  0.5 tsp
• Black Pepper

  0.3 tsp

All Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps prevent stickiness.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the rinsed rice and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in the vegetable broth and add the salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

4. 4

   While the rice is cooking, drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly. Finely chop the fresh cilantro and cut the lime in half.

5. 5

   Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. This allows the rice to finish steaming and become fluffier.

6. 6

   Fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the drained black beans, chopped cilantro, and the juice from half of the lime. Taste and add more lime juice or black pepper if desired.

7. 7

   Serve warm as a side dish or a light meal for two.