Rice and Black Beans (Rice Cooker)

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 14

Tasty recipe for Rice and Black Beans (Rice Cooker)

by The Chefin Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

328

Sugar

Fat

Rice and black beans is a popular meal in many Latin American countries, and this recipe makes it easy to prepare this hearty and flavorful dish at home. Using a rice cooker simplifies the cooking process, and the addition of diced tomatoes with green chilies adds extra flavor (and a bit of heat) to the dish. If you're looking for a filling and budget-friendly meal, rice and black beans is a great option that is both tasty and satisfying.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer and put it in a rice cooker.
2.	Add in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, black beans, and sweet corn (if using).
3.	Mix well and then cover and cook according to the rice cooker's instructions.
4.	Once the rice cooker is done, fluff the cooked rice with a fork and add in the cheese (if using).

PROS

This dish is easy to make in a rice cooker and is a great way to enjoy a tasty and filling meal.

The combination of rice and black beans provides a good source of protein and is also budget-friendly.

CONS

This dish may not be suitable for those with dietary restrictions or food allergies.

If you are watching your sodium intake, you may want to use low-sodium chicken broth or look for a no-salt-added black beans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein and fiber.
The black beans in this recipe contain important nutrients like folate, iron, and magnesium, and may also provide benefits for heart health.

	1 cup uncooked rice
	1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies ( Ro-tel )
	1 can chicken broth
	1 can black beans
	1 can sweet corn ( optional )
	1 cup cheese ( optional )