Fiesta Rice and Black Beans

Name: Fiesta Rice and Black Beans
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 (1-cup servings)
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain brown rice; 1 small yellow onion; 1 green bell pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 2-3 roma tomatoes; 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning; 15 oz. can tomato sauce; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 15 oz. can black beans; 1 cup sweet corn, cooked; Avocado, cilantro, chipotle crema, fresh tomatoes, hot sauce, dairy-free cheese shreds, tortilla strips, lime juice, etc

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Cook Time
mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
8 (1-cup servings)
Calories
184 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Vegan, Mexican-American Fusion, gluten-free

Fiesta Rice and Black Beans

Clara Sanders

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A "fully-loaded" version of Spanish Rice! Featuring black beans, fresh veggies, and warm seasonings in a creamy tomato sauce. Make it with white rice or brown rice... your choice!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup long-grain brown rice (or white)
1 small yellow onion
1 green bell pepper
3 cloves garlic
2-3 roma tomatoes
2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
15 oz. can tomato sauce
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
15 oz. can black beans
1 cup sweet corn, cooked

Toppings (optional):

Avocado, cilantro, chipotle crema, fresh tomatoes, hot sauce, dairy-free cheese shreds, tortilla strips, lime juice, etc.

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Instructions

Rinse and cook rice according to package instructions.*
Finely dice onion and bell pepper.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion and bell pepper for 8-10 minutes. (I use about 3 Tbsp. broth/water to for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
Meanwhile, mince garlic and dice tomatoes.
When onion is translucent, add minced garlic and 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Reduce heat. Add tomato sauce, nutritional yeast, black beans (rinsed and drained), sweet corn, and tomatoes. Stir and simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes.
When rice is cooked, add to skillet and stir well. Heat for 5 minutes to let flavors combine. Salt to taste if desired.
Serve with your favorite toppings. For an extra-cheesy version, add your favorite dairy-free shreds.

Notes

*Rice: Brown rice takes about 40 minutes to cook, but the sauce mixture only takes about 20 minutes. So you can begin cooking the rice, then wait 20-25 minutes to begin the rest of the steps if you'd like. (Otherwise it's fine to keep the sauce mixture warm until the rice is ready to be added.) The cooking time for white rice or quinoa (about 15 minutes) would pair nicely here.
Make it spicy: Stir in chili powder, red pepper flakes, jalapeno, chipotle in adobo sauce, medium diced green chiles, or simply top with hot sauce to taste.
Yield: This recipe makes about 8 cups. (It's a fairly large batch so reduce or halve if desired.)
Recipe originally published January 2019. Updated April 2024.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g Potassium 530mg (15%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 526IU (11%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8(1-cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	184kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	37g	12%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.3g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Potassium	530mg	11%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	526IU	11%
Vitamin C	22mg	24%
Calcium	40mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%