A Quick Side – Rice with Seasoned Black Beans

Need a quick side dish and have no time to run to the store?  Keep a can of seasoned black beans (we like Bush’s) and rice in the pantry, and a tasty side dish is on the table in 20 minutes.  Left over chicken, shrimp, or pork?  Add it to the dish and it becomes a meal!

Rice with Seasoned Black Beans

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 can Bush's Seasoned Black Beans  undrained
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.          
  • Add rice and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Once water boils, add the bouillon, turn heat to simmer and cover.
  • Cook rice for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until all water is absorbed.
  • Add black beans and stir until heated through.
  • Top with green onions and serve immediately.

 

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