Southwest Black Bean and Rice Crock Pot
Dive into the bold, zesty flavors of the Southwest with this hearty Black Bean and Rice Crock Pot recipe—your go-to for an effortless, one-pot comfort meal! Packed with protein-rich black beans, tender white rice, and a medley of colorful veggies like red bell pepper, onion, and corn, this dish comes alive with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Simmered to perfection in vegetable broth and brightened with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, this slow cooker recipe is as nourishing as it is flavorful. Serve it with optional toppings like cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, or creamy avocado for a customizable finishing touch. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this vegetarian and gluten-free dish offers a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dinner with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups black beans
- 1 cup white rice
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 1 large, diced red bell pepper
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large, juiced lime
- 0.25 cup, chopped (optional) cilantro
- 0.5 cup (optional, for topping) shredded cheese
- 0.5 cup (optional, for topping) sour cream
- 1 optional (for topping) sliced avocado
Instructions
Rinse and sort black beans, soaking them overnight if desired for quicker cooking (optional).
In a slow cooker, add the black beans, rice, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, frozen corn, diced onion, diced red bell pepper, and minced garlic.
Stir to combine all ingredients well.
Season with ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir again to evenly distribute the spices.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, or until the beans are tender and the rice is fully cooked.
Once done, stir in the juice of one lime for a fresh burst of flavor.
Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more salt or spices if needed.
Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Optionally, top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or sliced avocado for added creaminess and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1661 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.4 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 6415 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.7 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.3 g | 180% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.8 g | ||
| Protein | 68.1 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1019 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3124 mg | 66% | |
*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.
