Heart-Healthy Rice with Black Beans

Elevate your mealtime with this Heart-Healthy Rice with Black Beans, a wholesome, flavor-packed dish that's both nutritious and satisfying. Featuring fiber-rich brown rice, protein-packed black beans, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like onion and red bell pepper, this recipe is seasoned to perfection with earthy cumin, smoky paprika, and aromatic oregano. Sautéed in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil and finished with a bright burst of fresh cilantro and lime, this one-pan wonder is perfect as a standalone vegan meal or a versatile side dish. With just a 10-minute prep time and a total cooking time under 40 minutes, it combines convenience with clean eating for the ultimate guilt-free comfort food. Perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or anyone seeking a flavorful spin on whole grains, this recipe is a delicious celebration of health and flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 medium, cut into wedges lime

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown rice under cold water to remove any excess starch and set it aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth to a boil.

Step 3

Add the rinsed brown rice to the broth, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 6

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the skillet along with the ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and the spices are well combined.

Step 9

Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and add it to the skillet with the bean and vegetable mixture.

Step 10

Gently stir everything together to combine.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 12

Serve the Heart-Healthy Rice with Black Beans warm, with lime wedges on the side for an added fresh zing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1473.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	879.7

Total Fat 20.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2795.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 32.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 349.2mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 1181.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.5%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 65.0%