EASY RUM-FLAVORED BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Easy Rum-Flavored Black Beans and Rice image

Cuban-style black beans and rice with a little twist. The rum is very fragrant in the dish but very subtle adding a sweetness to the beans that is just right.

Provided by tyler34

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups water
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup chopped carrot
½ cup chopped celery
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 large onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup dark rum
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the carrots, celery, garlic, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the black beans, salt, pepper, 1/4 cup of parsley, and dark rum. Continue cooking until heated through. Serve over a bed of rice and garnish with 1 teaspoon of parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.6 calories, Carbohydrate 84.4 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 622.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g