Lindas Rice N Beans

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, Linda's Rice N Beans is a simple yet satisfying dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. This wholesome recipe combines fluffy white rice, hearty black beans, and sautéed vegetables like onion and bell pepper, all infused with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and oregano. A touch of tomato paste and vegetable broth creates a rich, savory base, while fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime add a bright, zesty finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, Linda's Rice N Beans is a versatile vegan and gluten-free recipe that's equally delicious as a main course or a hearty side dish. Perfect for family dinners, quick lunches, or your next taco night!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 0.5 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cut into wedges, for serving lime

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, and oregano. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spices.

Step 5

Add the cooked white rice, black beans, vegetable broth, and tomato paste to the skillet. Mix thoroughly to combine.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed and the flavors are melded.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finishing touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1291.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1459.4

Total Fat 33.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3774.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 242.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.1g	0%
Total Sugars 19.0g
Protein 55.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 405.4mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 3308.1mg	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: 20.2%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 65.0%