Black Bean and Rice Stew
Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, this Black Bean and Rice Stew is your ultimate comfort food solution. Packed with protein-rich black beans, tender bites of rice, and vibrant veggies like red bell pepper and tomatoes, this stew is seasoned with a blend of smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and fragrant oregano to create a rich, aromatic base. A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds the perfect zesty finish, while optional cilantro brings a refreshing herbal touch. Ready in just 45 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is an easy and nutritious weeknight dinner that serves up to four. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy family meal, this one-pot wonder is as wholesome as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and black beans. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the stew simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Stir in the cooked rice and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes until the stew is heated through.
Turn off the heat and stir in the juice of one lime.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.5 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1061 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1423 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
