No single culture owns beans and rice. Its a natural pairing that likely developed independently in different parts of the world. Our Black Beans & Rice is rooted in the Caribbean, where the combination of savory black beans and fluffy rice is a daily staple. Zatarains Black Beans & Rice is flavorful but not spicy and goes great with a variety of meats, but is hearty enough to stand alone as a meatless entre. This comes with precooked beans and is ready in less than 30 minutes.

Enriched Long Grain Parboiled Rice (rice, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Black Beans, Yeast Extract, Salt, Onion, Malted Barley Flour, Red And Green Bell Pepper, Spices (including Red Pepper), Garlic, Enriched Wheat Flour (flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Potato, Citric Acid, Extractives Of Paprika, Tamari Soy Sauce (soybean, Salt) & Natural Flavor.

Stove Top Directions Pick a Protein: 1/2 lb., cut into bite-sized pieces . Smoked Sausage . Ham . Cooked Chicken . Andouille Sausage. Cook: Mix 2-1/2 cups water, Rice Mix, meat of your choice and 2 Tbsp. butter or olive oil in 3-quart saucepan until well blended. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent rice and beans from sticking. Enjoy: Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.