Heart-Healthy Rice with Black Beans
Elevate your dinner routine with this flavorful and nutritious Heart-Healthy Rice with Black Beans recipe, a perfect balance of comfort and wellness. Packed with fiber-rich brown rice, protein-packed black beans, and vibrant vegetables like red bell pepper and onion, this dish combines wholesome ingredients with aromatic spices like cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika for a depth of flavor that feels indulgent yet nourishing. Cooked in low-sodium vegetable broth and finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of zesty lime, it's a heart-smart, vegan-friendly meal ready in just 40 minutes. Easy to prepare and full of nutrients, this satisfying dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep and pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed black beans
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 medium, cut into wedges lime
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice under cold water to remove any excess starch and set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth to a boil.
Add the rinsed brown rice to the broth, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the skillet along with the ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and the spices are well combined.
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and add it to the skillet with the bean and vegetable mixture.
Gently stir everything together to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve the Heart-Healthy Rice with Black Beans warm, with lime wedges on the side for an added fresh zing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
880 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2796 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.7 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.4 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 349 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1182 mg | 25% | |
*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.
