Quick Black Beans and Rice

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An easy rice and beans recipe. Some say beans and rice make the most nutritious and well-balanced meal in the world! Try adding your favorite chutney or salsa to this dish when you serve it.

Submitted by Kathy Miller
Updated on January 16, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked instant brown rice

Directions

  1. Heat oil over medium-high in a large saucepan. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add beans, tomatoes, oregano, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.

  2. Stir in rice. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

438 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

271 Calories
5g Fat
48g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 271
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 552mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 9g 31%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 94mg 7%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 260mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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