Spicy Black Beans with Yellow Rice

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Spicy Black Beans with Yellow Rice recipe, a perfect combination of bold spices and comforting textures. Earthy black beans simmered with garlic, jalapeño, cumin, and smoked paprika are paired alongside fluffy turmeric-infused yellow rice, creating a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. This easy, one-pan recipe is ready in just 40 minutes and uses pantry staples like beans, rice, and broth to create a wholesome, protein-packed meal. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with zesty lime wedges for an irresistible finishing touch. Whether you’re looking for a plant-based main course or a hearty side dish, this recipe is sure to please.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Black beans (canned or cooked)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Jalapeño, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 cup White rice
• 2 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 4 Lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the black beans if using canned beans. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Add 2 cups of water, the rinsed white rice, ground turmeric, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove the bay leaf, fluff the rice with a fork, and set aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir well to coat the onions and release the spices' aroma.

Step 7

Pour in the black beans and broth. Stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the beans to absorb the spices.

Step 8

Season the black beans with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step 9

To serve, divide the yellow rice evenly among plates or bowls. Top with a generous spoonful of spicy black beans.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1861.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1230.4

Total Fat 32.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3443.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.3g	0%
Total Sugars 10.5g
Protein 51.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 412.8mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 2284.4mg	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: 23.6%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 59.9%