Classic And Simple Black Beans And Rice Recipes

RICE FOR BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse the rice in several changes of cold water until the water remains clear.
• Bring the four quarts of water to the boil and add the salt and lemon juice. Add the rice a handful at a time. Stir the rice mixture until the water reaches the boiling point. Cook, uncovered, for about 17 minutes or until the rice is tender. Drain immediately in a sieve.
• Heat the butter in the pot in which the rice cooked. Add the rice and cover with a towel. Cover the towel with the pot's lid. Place the rice over the lowest heat possible and let stand about 20 minutes. Carefully stir the rice occasionally to keep the grains separate.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice in water as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat onion, bell pepper, carrots, orange juice, paprika, coriander, red pepper flakes, garlic and tomatoes to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
• Remove vegetable mixture from heat. Stir in beans. In blender or food processor, place 1 cup of the bean mixture. Cover; blend on medium speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.
• Stir blended mixture into bean mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 3 minutes or until hot. Serve over rice with yogurt. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired. Serve with lime wedges.