5.0 from 21 votes
Black Bean & Rice Recipe
This one pot black beans and rice is flavored with pantry staples like onions, broth, and lime juice. It's simple, inexpensive, and filling for all.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 207 kcal
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil olive or avocado
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 cup rice Jasmine or long grain
- 2 cups broth chicken, beef, or veggie
- 14 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat a heavy bottom pan with oil. Add in diced onions and cook until translucent.
- Add in rice and cook until it's lightly browned.
- Add broth and beans. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer, cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Add in fresh squeezed lime juice and cilantro. Season to taste and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
207kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
570mg
(24%)
Potassium
276mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
187IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 187IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.