Heart-Healthy Yellow Rice with Beans

Brighten up your meals with this Heart-Healthy Yellow Rice with Beans, a wholesome and flavorful dish that’s as nourishing as it is vibrant. Featuring fiber-rich brown rice cooked in fragrant turmeric, cumin, and smoked paprika, this recipe gets a boost of plant-based protein from kidney or black beans, making it a satisfying vegetarian main or hearty side. The addition of diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a zesty squeeze of lime juice infuses every bite with a refreshing touch, while the use of low-sodium vegetable broth and extra virgin olive oil keeps it light and heart-friendly. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, offering a warm, comforting, and nutrient-packed option for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown rice
• 2 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1.5 cups, drained and rinsed Cooked kidney beans (or black beans)
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon, optional Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown rice under cold water to remove excess starch, then set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 4

Stir in minced garlic, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until the spices become fragrant.

Step 5

Add the rinsed brown rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the grains in the spice mixture.

Step 6

Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.

Step 8

While the rice is cooking, prepare the beans and tomatoes. In a small pan over medium heat, combine the cooked beans, diced tomatoes, black pepper, and optional salt. Stir and heat through, about 5 minutes.

Step 9

When the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and gently mix in the bean and tomato mixture.

Step 10

Finish by stirring in freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for added freshness.

Step 11

Serve warm as a main dish or side, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1375.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	877.5

Total Fat 18.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1526.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.3g	0%
Total Sugars 15.8g
Protein 35.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 223.0mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 2478.2mg	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: 18.5%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 65.6%