Rice & Black Beans
A most perfection union | 2 Servings
Rice and beans is a classic, comforting combination eaten all around the world. It makes for a hearty breakfast, a complementary side, or even a quick dinner in a pinch. Here you’ll add a delicious, savory depth of flavor to jasmine rice with veggie stock concentrate, then stir in black beans. It’ll make you ask, “Where have you bean all my life?” *Nutrition values are representative of a 1/2 bundle serving.*
Ingredients
¾ cup
Jasmine Rice
1 unit
Black Beans
2 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
Heat a large drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is golden brown and fragrant, 3-4 minutes. Increase heat to high and add 1¼ cup water, half the stock concentrates, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook, covered, until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
Drain and rinse beans.
When rice is done, in a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine beans and remaining stock concentrates. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until beans are warmed through, 1-2 minutes.
Fluff rice with a fork and stir in beans. Taste and season with salt if needed. Divide rice and beans between bowls and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Some found it bland; others enjoyed the classic taste. Consider adding cumin, cayenne, or salsa for a flavor boost 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, though a few wished for clearer instructions on cooking the rice perfectly.
- Suggestions: Try mixing in fresh onion, garlic, and cilantro. Serving with empanadas or wrapping in tortillas adds variety.
- Portions: Good portion size for most, though some wanted a higher bean-to-rice ratio.
- Pairings: Complemented weekly dishes well, especially the Beef Flautas. Adding cheese, salsa, or guacamole enhanced the meal.
Reviews from our home cooks
Could use more beans. Rice to bean ratio high but with my own spices added it was a great dish
This was the only correct item I got for this delivery (since sorted out with customer service) and it was pretty good. Easy to put together and filling! I added cheese, salsa, and some guacamole to mine when I served it.
Needs fresh onion, garlic and cilantro. Served with the empanadas done in the air fryer and a fresh sliced tomato.
Great addition with the Beef Flautas. Lots of flavor and can definitely stand alone as a tasty side.
This was really good. We used the rest to wrap in tortillas.
I found this menu item, side dish, bland and dry. Needed more flavor & liquid! We added hot sauce to 'pep' it up & add flavor. Thank you!
Wonderful dish. It tastes just like the restaurant variety. We loved it.
A true latino staple. Cannot go wrong with this recipe!!
Not bad! We have a friend who makes us her traditional Puerto Rican rice was hoping for about the same flavors.
The beans to rice ratio was much more in favor of the beans than I expected. Not that much of a bean fan, but it still worked.
