High Protein Rice with Beans and Vegetables

Packed with wholesome ingredients, this High Protein Rice with Beans and Vegetables recipe is a vibrant, nutrient-rich dish that's as satisfying as it is flavorful. Featuring fluffy brown rice, protein-packed black beans, and a rainbow of fresh vegetables—including bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli—this one-pan meal is seasoned with aromatic cumin, zesty chili powder, and a refreshing squeeze of lime. Perfect for meal prep or a nutritious weeknight dinner, this fiber-rich recipe is easy to make in under an hour and customizable to suit your taste. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it's a delicious vegetarian option that's filling, full of plant-based protein, and brimming with bold, earthy flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 can black beans
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 medium onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 medium lime

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 40 minutes.

Step 2

While the rice is cooking, drain and rinse the black beans then set aside.

Step 3

Chop the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion into small dice. Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds. Chop the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 5

Add the carrots to the skillet and sauté for another 3-4 minutes. Stir in the bell peppers and broccoli florets, cooking for an additional 5-6 minutes until all the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 6

Stir in the black beans, cooked rice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until everything is well combined and heated through.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat. Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the rice and bean mixture. Squeeze the juice from the lime over the top and give it a final stir.

Step 8

Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy your high-protein rice with beans and vegetables!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1856.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1083.0

Total Fat 34.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3800.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.0g
Protein 37.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 445.3mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 1497.0mg	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: 27.9%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 58.7%