Dairy-Free Rice with Black Beans
Brighten up your mealtime with this flavorful and hearty Dairy-Free Rice with Black Beans recipe, perfect for a nutritious dinner or meal prep option! Packed with wholesome ingredients like protein-rich black beans, fragrant garlic, and colorful bell peppers, this dish is simmered in savory vegetable broth and seasoned with smoky paprika and zesty cumin for a burst of flavor in every bite. With a squeeze of fresh lime and a sprinkle of cilantro to finish, this one-pot, gluten-free recipe is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile side dish or main course is ideal for vegan diets, dairy-free lifestyles, and anyone seeking a tasty, wholesome meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and the bell pepper has softened slightly.
Add the rice to the saucepan and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, to lightly toast the rice.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, add the drained and rinsed black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Cover the saucepan again and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and all the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice.
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.7 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3100 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.8 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2517 mg | 54% | |
*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.
