Soy-Free Rice with Black Beans

Elevate your weeknight meals with this flavorful and wholesome Soy-Free Rice with Black Beans, a perfect blend of fluffy long-grain rice and protein-packed black beans, infused with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and oregano. Vibrant sautéed red bell peppers, onions, and garlic add a savory depth, while fresh cilantro and a hint of zesty lime juice provide a bright, refreshing finish. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 35 minutes, is vegan, gluten-free, and ideal for those avoiding soy. Perfect as a hearty side dish or a standalone main course, it’s a versatile, crowd-pleasing addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 can black beans
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 cup yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 whole lime

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, and red bell pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the rice with the oil and vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is slightly translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the cumin, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 5

Add the 2 cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 6

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

Step 7

After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.

Step 8

Fluff the rice with a fork, then gently fold in the drained black beans. Mix well to combine.

Step 9

Chop the fresh cilantro and juice the lime.

Step 10

Before serving, garnish the rice and beans with cilantro and drizzle with fresh lime juice for added flavor.

Step 11

Serve warm as a side dish or as a main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1348.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	833.1

Total Fat 18.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2443.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.8g	0%
Total Sugars 11.4g
Protein 30.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 327.5mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 558.8mg	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: 19.9%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 65.8%