Slow Cooker Black Beans and Rice

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are often less expensive.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: quinoa

Brown rice offers more fiber while quinoa is often similarly priced.

Soak black beans in water overnight.

Rinse soaked beans and drain.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cumin and bay leaves; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add soaked beans and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until beans are tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Remove bay leaves and season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice.

In a separate pot, cook white rice according to package instructions.

Fluff cooked rice and serve topped with black beans.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and hot sauce to taste.

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