Black Beans and Rice Recipe

  • Yield:

    6 to 8 servings

  • Total Time:

    2 hrs 30 mins

  • Prep Time:

    30 mins

  • Cook Time:

    2 hrs

Ingredients

  • Beans
  • 6 cups water (for soaking beans)
  • 2 cups dry black beans
  • 1/4 cup Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 1-1/2 cups diced onions
  • 2 serrano OR jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon leaf oregano
  • 5 cups water
  • 5 teaspoons chicken flavor bouillon powder
  • 1 whole bay leaves
  • 1 sprig fresh epazote (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • Rice
  • 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 1-1/2 cups long grain rice
  • 3 cups water

Instructions

  1. Step 1) Bring water and beans to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan, over medium-high heat; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for one hour. (OR, beans may be soaked at room temperature overnight.) Drain beans and reserve.
  2. Step 2) Heat 1/4 cup oil in the same saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in garlic, oregano and drained beans. Reduce heat and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Add water and 3 teaspoons bouillon powder; pour over the beans and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Add bay leaf and epazote, if desired. Cook, stirring occasionally for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf, stir in cilantro and served immediately over cooked rice.
  3. Step 3) To make the rice, heat 2 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in rice and cook for 2 minutes or until light golden in color. Add water and 2 teaspoons bouillon powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil, partially cover with a lid and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and has absorbed all of the broth.