The Best Veggie Loaded Black Beans and Rice
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4.2
99 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
29 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
254 kcal
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Course
Main Course
The Best Veggie Loaded Black Beans and Rice
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A quick, easy, healthy, and delicious meal with brown rice, black beans, and bell peppers, spinach, and onions.
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Ingredients
- 15 ounce black or red beans canned or cooked from scratch
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth Use water if desired. We recommend the broth for extra flavor.
- 1 cup dry quick cooking brown rice
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chili powder – divided
- 1 ½ teaspoon cumin – divided
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of avocado or extra virgin-olive oil or 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper – removed and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups spinach chopped (measure the spinach before chopping)
- ½ cup Cilantro chopped
- 1 lime
Toppings
- avocado slices
- Tomato slices
- cilantro leaves
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Instructions
- Drain and rinse the beans and put them in a medium sauce pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil at high heat, once the water is boiling reduce the heat to simmer. Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and ground pepper to taste and stir well to combine. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the salt to taste at the end.
- In a large skillet with a lid, heat the oil, or, 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth if you don’t cook with oil, on medium heat. When the oil/broth is hot, add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno and sauté until tender, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Stir frequently. Pour the 1 and ½ cups of vegetable broth (or water if you're not using broth) over the vegetables and bring to a boil. When the broth is boiling stir in the rice, cover, and reduce the heat to simmer for the amount of time directed on the package. Usually 20 minutes.
- When the rice is done, remove the lid, add the spinach and cilantro and squeeze the whole lime over the rice and beans and stir to combine. Put the lid back on. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon (to avoid adding extra water) to add the beans to the vegetables and rice, sprinkle on the remaining teaspoon of chili powder and ½ teaspoon of cumin, and grind more sea salt and black pepper on top if desired. Fold the beans and spices into the rice and veggies until well combined. Serve with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and tomato slices.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- NUTRITION DISCLAIMER
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
566mg
(16%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2719IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 566mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2719IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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