Recipe
Mexican-Style Yellow Rice with Black Beans
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 1 pinch dried Mexican oregano, or regular oregano
- 2 1/4 cups chicken stock
- 1/3 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled between your fingers
- One 15.5 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
In a medium heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the rice and oregano and cook, stirring, until the rice turns opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the stock, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the saffron and the drained beans. Bring to a boil, stir, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook undisturbed for 20 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat. Let sit, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with the cilantro. Serve immediately.
Recipe Details
- Source: Emeril's Test Kitchen
- Dish Type: Sides
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
- Cooking Method: Combination
- Occasion: Any
- Effort Level: Simple
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