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black beans and rice

Black Beans & Rice

4.88 from 8 votes
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Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup cooked or smoked ham, diced
  • 3 large cloves fresh garlic, peeled & finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ⅛-1/4 teaspoon Chipotle Powder
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 15 oz. cans black beans, drained
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 cups dry white rice, approximately 4 cups cooked

Instructions

  • Cook rice based on package directions.
  • Heat olive oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced ham and onion. Cook until onion is softened some and ham is lightly browned.
  • Add garlic, salt and pepper to the ham mixture. Stir and let cook for 2-3 minutes until garlic is softened and fragrant, but do not let it brown. Add remaining seasonings and stir well to combine. Add black beans and turn heat to low. Stir to combine ingredients well, then cover and let simmer on low for about 10 minutes. Stir from time to time. If it is sticking to the bottom or getting dry, you can add more chicken stock.
  • Turn off heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro when ready to serve with cooked rice.