Black Beans and Rice with Veggies
Satisfy your craving for a wholesome and flavorful meal with this vibrant Black Beans and Rice with Veggies recipe! Bursting with fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients like bell peppers, carrots, and protein-rich black beans, this one-pan dish is a perfect blend of hearty and healthy. Flavored with aromatic garlic, earthy cumin, and smoky paprika, every bite delivers a comforting, well-seasoned taste. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, and it's naturally vegan and gluten-free. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or pair it with your favorite protein for a customizable dinner. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a bright, zesty finish that takes the flavors to the next level! Tags: black beans and rice, vegan dinner, easy weeknight meals, healthy recipes, one-pan dish.
Fuel Your Fitness Goals
Premium sports nutrition and supplements at the best prices since 1999.
Over 25 years of sports nutrition excellence
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced (any color) bell pepper
- 1 medium, peeled and diced carrot
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed black beans
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) fresh cilantro
- 1 medium, cut into wedges (optional) lime
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the diced bell pepper and carrot. Cook for another 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Stir in the cooked rice, drained black beans, and vegetable broth.
Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together and any excess liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Serve warm with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.4 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 594 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 367 mg | 8% | |
*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.
