Texi-Fied Black Beans and Brown Rice

A hearty and high-fiber vegetarian staple featuring protein-rich black beans and nutty brown rice seasoned with cumin, garlic, and lime. This "Tex-Mex" inspired dish provides a complete plant-based protein source and is incredibly filling and versatile. Serve it as a healthy side or as the base for a nutrient-dense burrito bowl topped with fresh avocado and salsa.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minHigh ProteinVegetarianVeganGluten Free

A hearty and high-fiber vegetarian staple featuring protein-rich black beans and nutty brown rice seasoned with cumin, garlic, and lime. This "Tex-Mex" inspired dish provides a complete plant-based protein source and is incredibly filling and versatile. Serve it as a healthy side or as the base for a nutrient-dense burrito bowl topped with fresh avocado and salsa.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 piece(s) Onion, diced
  • 1/4 tsp Red Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 cup Tomato, diced divided
  • 2 piece(s) Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
  • 1 cup Black Bean, rinsed drained
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, ground
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro, minced
  • 1 cup Brown Rice, cooked

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, 1/2 of the tomato, and garlic until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Mix black beans, water, salt, chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, and black pepper into onion mixture; simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove saucepan from heat and stir cilantro and remaining tomatoes into bean mixture; serve over brown rice.

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