Southwest Black Bean and Rice Crock Pot

Dive into the bold, zesty flavors of the Southwest with this hearty Black Bean and Rice Crock Pot recipe—your go-to for an effortless, one-pot comfort meal! Packed with protein-rich black beans, tender white rice, and a medley of colorful veggies like red bell pepper, onion, and corn, this dish comes alive with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Simmered to perfection in vegetable broth and brightened with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, this slow cooker recipe is as nourishing as it is flavorful. Serve it with optional toppings like cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, or creamy avocado for a customizable finishing touch. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this vegetarian and gluten-free dish offers a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dinner with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups black beans
• 1 cup white rice
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 large, diced red bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large, juiced lime
• 0.25 cup, chopped (optional) cilantro
• 0.5 cup (optional, for topping) shredded cheese
• 0.5 cup (optional, for topping) sour cream
• 1 optional (for topping) sliced avocado

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and sort black beans, soaking them overnight if desired for quicker cooking (optional).

Step 2

In a slow cooker, add the black beans, rice, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, frozen corn, diced onion, diced red bell pepper, and minced garlic.

Step 3

Stir to combine all ingredients well.

Step 4

Season with ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir again to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, or until the beans are tender and the rice is fully cooked.

Step 6

Once done, stir in the juice of one lime for a fresh burst of flavor.

Step 7

Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more salt or spices if needed.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve warm.

Step 9

Optionally, top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or sliced avocado for added creaminess and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2360.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1660.7

Total Fat 59.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 118.0mg	0%
Sodium 6414.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 235.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.3g	0%
Total Sugars 48.8g
Protein 68.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1019.0mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 3123.8mg	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: 30.6%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 53.9%