High Protein Chipotle Brown Rice
Elevate your mealtime with this flavorful and nourishing High Protein Chipotle Brown Rice recipe—a plant-based powerhouse that's bursting with smoky, zesty goodness. Tender brown rice forms the hearty base, paired with protein-packed black beans and golden-crisped tofu for a satisfying bite in every forkful. A dash of finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce infuses the dish with a bold, smoky heat, balanced by fragrant garlic and onion powders and a bright squeeze of fresh lime juice. Topped with vibrant cilantro, this high-protein recipe is a quick and easy way to fuel your day, perfect as a standalone vegan main course or a flavorful side dish for any meal. With a simple 10-minute prep and rich, wholesome ingredients, this recipe is proof that nutritious can also be delicious!
Smart Nutrition Tracking with SnapCalorie
Explore More
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 8 ounces extra firm tofu, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add diced tofu to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Stir fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the cooked brown rice, black beans, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the skillet. Stir well to combine, ensuring the rice is coated in the sauce.
Gently fold the cooked tofu into the rice mixture in the skillet.
Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle in the chopped cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or lime juice.
Serve hot as a side dish or enjoy as a satisfying main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 638 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 434 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 349 mg | 7% | |
*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.
