Sweet Spicy Beans and Rice

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Sweet Spicy Beans and Rice, a vibrant and balanced dish that flawlessly combines sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors. This hearty recipe features tender long-grain white rice topped with a bold, flavor-packed medley of black beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes, seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. A drizzle of honey adds a touch of sweetness, while a kick of sriracha brings the heat, making this dish a perfect harmony of bold contrasts. Quick and easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, it's a vegetarian-friendly, protein-rich meal that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a wedge of lime for a bright, zesty finish that will keep guests coming back for seconds. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this one-pot wonder is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
• 15 ounces (drained and rinsed) canned black beans
• 15 ounces (drained and rinsed) canned kidney beans
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1.5 tablespoons sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
• 1 (cut into wedges for serving) lime

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let it sit covered.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the pepper begins to soften.

Step 6

Add the drained black beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the skillet. Stir well.

Step 7

Mix in the honey, sriracha sauce, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve the beans mixture over a bed of the cooked rice.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2361.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2037.8

Total Fat 46.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 8.2mg	0%
Sodium 4751.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 330.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 87.4g	0%
Total Sugars 64.0g
Protein 83.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 640.8mg	0%
Iron 33.6mg	0%
Potassium 5207.7mg	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: 20.2%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 63.7%