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Hearty Black Bean and Rice Skillet
VegetarianLunchDinnerQuick & EasyComfort Classics

Hearty Black Bean and Rice Skillet

A filling, budget-friendly black bean and rice dish, seasoned with simple pantry spices and cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.

5 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

4

Serves

380

Calories

Macros · per serving

11g protein

66g carbs

6g fat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 1 cup dried black beans
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 3 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and soak black beans overnight. Drain and rinse again.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.

  3. 3

    Add soaked beans, rice, canned tomatoes (with juice), water, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice and beans are tender.

  5. 5

    Fluff with a fork, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve warm.

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