Rice with Beans and Vegetables

Brighten up your weeknight dinners with this hearty and wholesome recipe for Rice with Beans and Vegetables! Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this one-pot dish combines tender long-grain rice, protein-packed black beans, and an array of sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and cherry tomatoes. Seasoned with a warm blend of cumin and paprika, and finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of zesty lime, this vegetarian meal is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Perfect for busy nights, it’s ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, and its simple preparation makes cleanup a breeze. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, a healthy meal prep option, or a flavorful side dish, this recipe will become a family favorite in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and carrot to the pan. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the rice to the pan and stir well to coat each grain with the oil and vegetables.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring 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 15 minutes.

Step 7

After 15 minutes, add the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Stir well to combine all ingredients, then cover the pan again and continue cooking for 10 more minutes until the rice is tender and liquids are absorbed.

Step 9

Remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to finish steaming.

Step 10

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Step 11

Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges on the side for an extra tangy flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1936.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1409.1

Total Fat 39.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4369.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 230.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.8g	0%
Total Sugars 34.4g
Protein 50.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 406.0mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 3650.0mg	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: 23.8%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 62.5%