Brazilian Rice and Beans

Enjoy a delicious meal from Brazil with this easy-to-make Brazilian Rice and Beans dish! This dish is packed with protein, fiber, flavor, and only takes 35 minutes from start to finish!

Cooking Equipment:

Large skillet

Preparation Time:

10

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

35

Cuisine:

Brazilian

Keywords:

Keywords:

Brazilian, Rice, Beans, Protein, Fiber

Meal:

lunch, dinner

Cooking Method:

Dietary Restrictions:

Servings:

1

Ingredients:

1 cup long grain white rice
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 small onion (diced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon cumin powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomato paste, cumin powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the tomato mixture. Cook for 3 minutes.
Add the black beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until heated through.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as sour cream or cheese!

Nutrition:

Calories – 300; Fat – 5g; Carbohydrates – 50g; Protein – 10g; Fiber – 8g

Enjoy a delicious meal from Brazil with this easy-to-make Brazilian Rice and Beans dish! This dish is packed with protein, fiber, flavor, and only takes 35 minutes from start to finish!

Rating:

4

Did You Know?

Empadão is a type of pie with a savory filling, usually made with chicken or shrimp.