Heart-Healthy Casamiento
Elevate your mealtime with this delicious and nutrient-packed Heart-Healthy Casamiento, a wholesome twist on the traditional Central American rice and beans dish. Featuring fiber-rich brown rice, low-sodium black beans, and vibrant veggies like red bell pepper and red onion, this recipe is as nutritious as it is flavorful. Seasoned with fragrant cumin, oregano, and a splash of zesty lime juice, it’s sautéed in heart-friendly olive oil to bring out its bold, satisfying taste. Packed with plant-based protein and low in sodium, this one-pot wonder is perfect for a hearty dinner or meal prep, offering a healthy, comforting meal in just 40 minutes. Serve warm with fresh cilantro for a final burst of brightness. Keywords: heart-healthy recipe, casamiento, vegan dinner, low-sodium meal, brown rice and beans.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown rice
- 1 can Low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 cup Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole Lime, juiced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice under cold water.
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown rice and low-sodium vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped red onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and dried oregano. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the vegetables and spices.
Mix in the cooked brown rice, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning as desired.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Serve warm, garnished with a little extra cilantro if desired. Enjoy your heart-healthy casamiento!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.1 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1405 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.8 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.3 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1852 mg | 39% | |
*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.
