Arroz Negro - Mi Receta

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans offer similar nutrition while pinto beans are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Water reduces sodium while chicken broth can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is typically less expensive.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber, while white rice is often cheaper.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato and bell pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add long-grain rice; stir to coat in oil and cook until slightly translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and add cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; stir well.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and gently fold in black beans, corn, and lime juice.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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