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Basic Vegetarian Black Beans and Rice

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Vegetarian black beans and rice are a healthy, high protein vegetarian and vegan meal. Popular in the Caribbean and in Cuban cuisine, black beans and rice can also be a staple of your vegetarian diet. This is a basic vegetarian recipe for black beans and rice, spiced with peppers and hot sauce, but you can add any of your favorite seasonings. Recipe courtesy of Bush's® Beans.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cups onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped fine
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained, with liquid reserved
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • lime wedge (optional)

Preparation:

In large skillet heat olive oil. Cook onion and green pepper until crisp tender; stir in tomatoes, beans, thyme and garlic salt, cook 3 minutes. Add vinegar, pepper sauce, and reserved juices and continue to cook 5 minutes.

Serve black beans over rice. Garnish with lime wedge (optional).

See below for more vegetarian rice and beans recipes and more Caribbean black beans and rice recipes.

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