Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, (finely chopped)
  • 5 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 cup uncooked white rice, (long grain or jasmine rice)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or stock)
  • 2x 14 ounce cans black beans, (drained and rinsed)
  • 3-4 tablespoons lime juice, ((adjust to your tastes))
  • 4 tablespoons finely chopped coriander (or parsley), (to garnish)

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a stockpot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until onion is transparent. Add the garlic and sauté for a further minute. Add the cumin and rice, mix the flavours through and sauté for a further minute.
  • Pour in the broth and beans, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender (stirring half way through). 
  • Remove from heat and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil (about 2 teaspoons), lime juice and cilantro. Taste test; season with a little salt and pepper, only if needed and as desired.