Quick Skillet Black Beans and Rice
Ready in just 25 minutes, this Quick Skillet Black Beans and Rice recipe is the ultimate one-pan meal for busy weeknights. Packed with protein-rich black beans, fluffy rice, and vibrant diced tomatoes, it’s seasoned with smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and a kick of chili powder for bold, satisfying flavor in every bite. Fresh cilantro and a splash of lime juice add a tangy freshness, while optional toppings like creamy avocado or shredded cheese make it fully customizable. Quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and bursting with Tex-Mex flair, this dish is perfect as a hearty main course or a flavorful side.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- optional toppings (sliced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, etc.)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add the cooked rice, black beans, and diced tomatoes (including their juice) to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Sprinkle the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.
Cook the mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and fragrant.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve warm with optional toppings such as sliced avocado, shredded cheese, or sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2437 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.0 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.3 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2301 mg | 49% | |
*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.
