Black Beans And Rice
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Recipe used with permission by the USA Rice Federation. For more information about rice, visit www.usarice.com.
October 8, 2020
Persons
4
Serving Size
1 serving
Notes
Recipe used with permission by the USA Rice Federation. For more information about rice, visit www.usarice.com.
Ingredients
- Black Beans:
- 1 cup cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 16-ounce can black beans, undrained
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- Rice:
- 1 small red pepper, cut into strips
- 1 small green pepper, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Cilantro leaves and hot yellow peppers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Black Beans: Cook ham, carrot, celery, onion, jalapeno and garlic in oil in large skillet over medium heat until vegetables are soft but not brown. Add beans and ground pepper; stir until thoroughly heated.
- Rice: Cook peppers in butter in large skillet over medium heat until peppers are soft but not brown. Add rice; stir until thoroughly heated. Serve black beans over rice. Garnish with cilantro leaves and hot yellow peppers, if desired.