Vegan Rice with Black Beans
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Vegan Rice with Black Beans recipe! Perfectly seasoned with aromatic cumin, smoky paprika, and a tangy splash of lime juice, this dish delivers bold flavors in every bite. Long-grain white rice is lightly toasted, simmered in rich vegetable broth, and paired with protein-packed black beans for a wholesome and satisfying meal. Fresh cilantro adds an herby freshness that ties all the ingredients together beautifully. Ready in under 40 minutes and ideal for serving 4, this one-pot wonder is a fuss-free choice for a healthy, plant-based meal. Serve warm as a main course or alongside your favorite vegan dishes—it's easy, nutrient-packed, and completely delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1.5 cups black beans, cooked and drained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to lightly toast it.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, add the black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the rice.
Continue to cook, covered, for an additional 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.5 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 528 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 566 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.
