Soy-Free Rice with Black Beans
Elevate your weeknight meals with this flavorful Soy-Free Rice with Black Beans recipe, a wholesome and vibrant dish that’s perfect as a side or main course. Combining tender long-grain rice, protein-packed black beans, and sautéed aromatics like onion, garlic, and red bell pepper, this dish is infused with a delightful blend of spices, including cumin, paprika, and a touch of cayenne for a gentle kick. Finished with fresh cilantro and a spritz of zesty lime, this recipe offers a well-balanced, gluten-free, and plant-based option for anyone seeking bold, satisfying flavors without relying on soy-based ingredients. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as nutritious as it is delicious, making it an ideal addition to your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can black beans
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, and red bell pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the rice with the oil and vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is slightly translucent.
Stir in the cumin, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add the 2 cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, drain and rinse the black beans.
After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then gently fold in the drained black beans. Mix well to combine.
Chop the fresh cilantro and juice the lime.
Before serving, garnish the rice and beans with cilantro and drizzle with fresh lime juice for added flavor.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
833 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2443 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.4 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 559 mg | 12% | |
*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.
