Categories Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Family-Friendly Meals, Side Dish

Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans

by Annmarie

This Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans is the perfect way to add a zesty and fresh twist to your mealtime. Bursting with tangy lime and fragrant cilantro, it turns basic rice and beans into something special. Whether you’re looking for a healthy vegan dish or a flavorful side, this recipe delivers a refreshing spin that’s both satisfying and vibrant.

Perfect for weeknights or entertaining, this Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans recipe is easy to make and pairs well with a variety of main dishes. Its bright flavors and wholesome ingredients make it a versatile addition to your table, adding color, texture, and irresistible taste to every bite.

Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans

Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans

Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans

This Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans is the perfect way to add a zesty and fresh twist to your mealtime. Bursting with tangy lime and fragrant cilantro, it turns basic rice and beans into something special.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 ½ cup long-grain rice (such as Basmati)
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. lime zest
  • 14 oz. (1 can) black beans, cooked and rinsed
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

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Notes

TIPS FOR MAKING CILANTRO LIME RICE

  • Cook the rice at a low simmer. When you add the liquids to the rice and allow it to simmer, it’s important to keep the temperature low. The tight lid will keep inside the steam and heat created within the pot so the rice cooks perfectly. Make sure everything is simmering gently at this stage.
  • If you’re using dry beans, make sure they are cooked first. If you’ve decided to go with dry beans, they will need to be cooked ahead of time. To get the right texture for this dish, you will need soft black beans that are firm and not mushy.
  • Use fresh lime juice. Using a fresh lime for your Cilantro Lime Rice is really important. Not only will you need it for the zest, but fresh lime juice has so much more flavor than the concentrate sold at most grocery stores.

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