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Cilantro Lime Rice & Smoked Black Beans

Name: Cilantro Lime Rice & Smoked Black Beans Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 8-10
Cuisine: Southwest
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Carne Asada Seasoning by The Spice Guy; 3 Cups White Rice (medium to long grain); 6 Cups Water; 1 Tbsp Salted Butter; Juice from 2 Limes; 1 tsp Lime Zest; 1/4 Cup Cilantro (minced); 2 Tbsp Carne Asada Seasoning by The Spice Guy; 2 Tbsp Hi-West Tequila Lime BBQ Rub; 3 Cans Black Beans (washed and strained); 1/4 Cup Parsley &amp; Cilantro, chopped; 1/2 Onion (sliced); 1 Cup Salsa or Sofrito; Juice from 1 Lime

May 02, 2025

Take your BBQ spread to the next level with this zesty, herb-forward pairing that brings bold Southwest flavor to every bite! This Cilantro Lime Rice is a simple but standout side dish, made with Carne Asada Seasoning by The Spice Guy to infuse earthy, citrus-kissed depth right from the start. Finished with fresh lime juice, zest, and minced cilantro, this rice is anything but ordinary—bright, fluffy, and incredibly flavorful.

Complement it with a hearty helping of Smoked Black Beans, slow-cooked in a cast iron skillet with layers of seasoning from Carne Asada Seasoning and Hi-West Tequila Lime BBQ Rub. Mixed with onions, herbs, salsa (or sofrito), and a splash of lime, these beans soak up every bit of smoky richness during their two-hour stint on the smoker.

Finished with a pop of citrus and optional tequila lime crema, this duo is perfect as a BBQ side, taco filling, or even the base of a burrito bowl. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just looking to spice up your weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers.

Cilantro Lime Rice & Smoked Black Beans Recipe

Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users

Cuisine

Southwest

Servings

8-10

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

2 hours

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Ingredients

Cilantro Lime Rice Ingredients

2 Tbsp Carne Asada Seasoning by The Spice Guy
3 Cups White Rice (medium to long grain)
6 Cups Water
1 Tbsp Salted Butter
Juice from 2 Limes
1 tsp Lime Zest
1/4 Cup Cilantro (minced)

Smoked Black Beans Ingredients

2 Tbsp Carne Asada Seasoning by The Spice Guy
2 Tbsp Hi-West Tequila Lime BBQ Rub
3 Cans Black Beans (washed and strained)
1/4 Cup Parsley & Cilantro, chopped
1/2 Onion (sliced)
1 Cup Salsa or Sofrito
Juice from 1 Lime

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Directions

Cilantro Lime Rice Instructions

Bring 6 cups of water, 1 Tbsp salted butter, and 2 Tbsp Carne Asada Seasoning by The Spice Guy to a boil then add 3 cups white rice.
Reduce heat to low and simmer with a tight lid for 25 minutes.
Fold in lime juice and cilantro.
Garnish with lime zest & Carne Asada Seasoning by The Spice Guy.

Smoked Black Beans Instructions

Preheat your smoker or grill to 250°F.
In a cast iron skillet, add 1/4 stick salted butter, 3 cans black beans, 2 Tbsp Carne Asada Seasoning by The Spice Guy, 2 Tbsp Hi-West Tequila Lime BBQ Rub, 1/4 cup chopped parsley & cilantro, 1/2 sliced onion, 1 cup salsa or sofrito, and juice from one lime.
Place in the smoker and cook uncovered for 2 hours.
Garnish with cilantro, lime slices and homemade tequila lime crema (see the wing recipe).

Recipe Note

Pro Tip: Arrange rice and beans in an alternating pattern in one dish or skillet, garnished with your homemade crema for a magazine quality presentation!