High Protein Mexican Rice and Beans
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and satisfying High Protein Mexican Rice and Beans recipe! Bursting with bold flavors and loaded with plant-based protein from hearty black beans and pinto beans, this dish is perfectly complemented by aromatic cumin, zesty lime juice, and fresh chopped cilantro. The combination of wholesome brown rice and a rich tomato sauce creates a filling and nutritious base, while sautéed onions, peppers, and garlic add layers of savory goodness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan recipe is ideal for busy evenings, offering a healthy, gluten-free, and vegetarian option that's both easy to prepare and delicious to enjoy. Serve it as a standalone main dish or pair it with tortillas, guacamole, or a crisp salad for a true Mexican-inspired feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté them for about 5 minutes until they become translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cooked brown rice, black beans, pinto beans, and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture and fold in the chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your high-protein Mexican rice and beans as a main dish or a side!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1669 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.4 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4150 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.9 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.7 g | 224% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 62.8 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 3198 mg | 68% | |
*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.
