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Black beans and rice with ham
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5 from 4 votes

Black Beans and Rice: Flavorful and Simple Dish

Make mealtime delightful with black beans and rice. This quick recipe is bursting with flavor and simple to prepare.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Mexican
Keyword: comfort food, hearty, one-pot, Spicy
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 415kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Rice
  • 30 Ounces Black Beans 2 Cans
  • 1 Pound Ham Optional
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Onion
  • 1 Tablespoon Adobo
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Sazón Spice Mix  Natural and complete - No Salt
  • ½ Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon
  • 1 Habanero Optional
  • 1 Cup Cilantro Optional

Instructions

  • Start Rice. If not using leftover rice cook the rice according to the package.
    Chop the onion and cube the ham
    1 Large Onion, 2 Cups Rice
    Chopped Onions with a knife on a cutting board
  • Measure spices and mix them together
    1 Tablespoon Adobo, 1 teaspoon Oregano, 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1 Tablespoon Sazón Spice Mix , ½ Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon
    Onions with spices
  • Heat olive oil for about 30 seconds in saute pan. Add the chopped onion. Cook onions until soft for about 3 to 5 minutes
    1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Large Onion
    Chopped onions in a pan
  • Stir in the spices
    Onion with spices
  • Add the black beans. We sometimes add 3 cans of black beans to make the dish last even longer!
    1 Pound Ham, 30 Ounces Black Beans
    Black beans in a pan
  • Stir in the ham and chopped habanero (Habanero is totally optional!)
    1 Habanero
    Black beans with ham in a pan
  • Add 1 cup of water and stir
    Black beans with ahm water pouring in
  • Bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce starts to cook down
    Black beans
  • Stir in the cooked rice
    Black beans and rice in a pan
  • Continue to cook, stirring often, until the sauce is thick. About 3 minutes
    Blackbeans with onins and rice
  • Chop cilantro or parsley for topping.
    1 Cup Cilantro
    Cilantro
  • Serve with chopped cilantro. ENJOY!!!!
    Black beans and rice with ham

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg