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Black Beans and Rice

This Black Beans and Rice is a gluten-free dish made with sausage, bacon, and vegetables. It's a complete, one-pot meal bursting with flavor. It comes with two cooking methods to choose from: pressure cooker and stovetop methods.

Course:Entree
Cuisine:American
Keywords:black beans and rice
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories537 kcal
Cost $13 ($ 2.17 per person)

Equipment

  • pressure cooker (or one pan)

Ingredients

  • 5 strips smoked bacon chopped
  • 14 oz kielbasa sausage sliced
  • 1 white onion small diced
  • 2 bell peppers medium diced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups dry long-grain white rice parboiled
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt or more if desired
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or hot sauce if desired)
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth (if cooking on the stove top, double amount of broth)
  • 2 cups canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup canned corn drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ cup tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoon parsley or cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Pressure cooking method: Turn pressure cooker on high and let it heat up, or press the saute function and let it heat for at least 3-4 minutes.
  • Then, cook bacon for about 2-3 minutes or until enough to release the fat. Add sausage and let it cook for about 3 minutes, stirring every now and then. Add onion and bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Do not let it brown!
  • Stir in rice, seasonings, and broth. Put lid on and close steam valve. Depending on your pressure cooker settings: Either cancel the saute function and press the rice function (it automatically sets the time, about 10 minutes) , or set to high pressure on manual and set for 3 minutes.
  • Let pressure release naturally. Then, remove lid and stir in beans, corn, lime juice, tomatoes, and parsley. Serve and enjoy
  • Stovetop method: Heat one large no stick pan over medium-high heat, add bacon and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes or until enough to release fat. Add sausage and cook for 3 minutes, stirring now and then.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onion and bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Do not let it brown!
  • Stir in rice, seasonings, and broth. Reduce heat to low and put lid on. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and most of water is absorbed.
  • Fluff rice with a fork and stir in beans, corn, lime juice, tomatoes, and parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  1. STORAGE: Store black beans and rice leftovers in airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Freeze in a plastic bag for up to 6 months. Make sure to remove as much air from the bag as possible before sealing and place it flat in the freezer, which will help it to defrost faster.
  2. CHEF'S NOTES:
  • To make this dish vegetarian, omit bacon and sausage.
  •  If serving as a side dish, skip meats or add only bacon. 
  • This dish is dairy-free, but if you'd prefer, you can top it with shredded cheddar right after removing from the heat, cover, and let cheese melt.
  •  One of the plusses of cooking black beans and rice in the pressure cooker is it takes less time (at least 10 minutes less than on the stove top).  
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Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1343mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1620IU | Vitamin C: 60.1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3.2mg

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