Cheesy black Beans+ Rice Skillet

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:39:18 GMT

Step 1

1. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, 2 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and cook over low until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered until step 4.

Step 2

2. Meanwhile, preheat broiler with top rack 6 inches from heat source. Peel and finely chop 1 tablespoon garlic. Drain all of the beans and rinse well. Cut tomatoes in the can with kitchen shears until finely chopped. Coarsely grate cheddar, if necessary.

Step 3

3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium. Add chopped garlic and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in beans and tomatoes and juices. Cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl until step 5. Wipe out skillet.

Step 4

4. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high until shimmering; gently swirl to coat skillet with oil. Add rice, then use a spatula to press firmly into an even laver, pushing rice up the sides. Cook, without disturbing, until rice is fragrant and beginning to brown on the bottom, 8-10 minutes.

Step 5

5. Spoon beans and tomatoes over rice Top with cheese. Broil on top oven rack until cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown, 2-3 minutes (watch closely as broilers vary). Enjoy!

Step 6

Extra credit. Have a red onion or shallot on hand? Throw together a quick red onion or shallot pickle by mixing equal parts sugar and salt with some rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar, whisking until dissolved. Pour over thinly sliced onions. Let sit for 20-30 minutes and scatter on top when ready to serve!

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