Low Fat Rice with Black Beans

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and nutritious Low Fat Rice with Black Beans recipe! Packed with fiber-rich black beans, perfectly fluffy long-grain white rice, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like sautéed onion and red bell pepper, this dish is as wholesome as it is flavorful. Seasoned with garlic, ground cumin, and a zesty splash of lime juice, the recipe brings bold, fresh flavors to your table. Cooked in low-sodium vegetable broth for added depth, this heart-healthy, low-fat recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish. Serve this satisfying rice dish as a standalone vegetarian main or a versatile side, and garnish with fresh cilantro for a fragrant finishing touch. Ideal for meal prepping or a light yet fulfilling dinner, this recipe is a delicious way to enjoy guilt-free comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and chopped red bell pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground black pepper. Stir well to combine the spices with the onions and peppers, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the rinsed rice, stirring to coat it with the spices and vegetables.

Step 5

Add the low-sodium vegetable broth to the pan. Raise the heat to high, bringing the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 7

Meanwhile, drain and rinse the canned black beans under cold water to remove any excess sodium.

Step 8

Once the rice is cooked, remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Fluff the rice gently with a fork, then fold in the black beans, chopped cilantro, and lime juice, mixing everything well.

Step 10

Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1556.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1132.0

Total Fat 18.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1803.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 197.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Protein 49.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 382.3mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 3251.0mg	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: 14.7%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 68.2%