5-Ingredient Black Bean and Rice

Dinner, Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice

2 cups black beans with liquid

1 tablespoon cumin seeds (or powder)

Juice from one lime

2-3 handfuls spinach

Add Ons

Hot Sauce

Garlic/Onions

Cilantro

Greek Yogurt

Extra Veggies

Eggs

Salsa

Avocado

Chipotle peppers

Directions

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add rice and continue to boil with no lid until cooked, 30-40 minutes.

In a skillet, add black beans with liquid, cumin, salt, and lime juice. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let cook until most of the liquid is absorbed.

Once liquid is mostly gone, remove from heat and add spinach. Cover and let spinach wilt slightly. Mix in with black beans.

Serve black beans with rice. Add extras and toppings as desired.