Sugar-Free Rice with Black Beans
Discover the wholesome and flavorful delight of Sugar-Free Rice with Black Beans, a simple yet satisfying dish that merges vibrant Latin-inspired flavors with nutritious ingredients. This recipe combines fluffy long-grain white rice and protein-packed black beans, perfectly seasoned with smoky cumin, paprika, and a touch of tangy lime. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a quick and easy option for busy weeknights, offering a naturally sugar-free meal that's both healthy and delicious. Enhanced with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of citrus, this versatile dish can be served as a hearty vegetarian main course or a complementary side to grilled meats. Whether you’re seeking a low-sugar lifestyle or a boost of flavor, this recipe is bound to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat with the oil, cooking for 2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, ensuring all the rice is submerged.
Add the rinsed and drained black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow it to rest, covered, for 5 minutes to fully absorb any remaining liquid.
Fluff the rice mixture with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro.
Serve warm with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3709 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.6 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1646 mg | 35% | |
*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.
