Rice with Black Beans
Tender white rice and hearty black beans are seasoned with garlic, earthy cumin, and a gentle cayenne heat, then cooked with onion and vegetable broth for a comforting, flavorful dish. Serve it as a wholesome vegetarian main or a satisfying side with lunch or dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rice with Black Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add rice, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes to lightly toast the rice and warm the spices until fragrant.
- 4
Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Stir in black beans and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 205.14 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 8.43 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 40.2 g 15%
- Total Fat 1.38 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.11 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 241.28 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 4.84 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 1.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 82.59 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 46.94 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.87 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.31 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Rice with Black Beans is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 205.14 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rice with Black Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Olive Oil. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rice with Black Beans?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 205.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rice with Black Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Rice with Black Beans healthy?
- Rice with Black Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 205.14 calories and 8.43 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 241.28 mg (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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