Black Beans Topped with Fresh Pico de Gallo
Tender black beans are warmed with garlic, red onion, and bacon grease, then topped with a fresh pico de gallo of tomato, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and balsamic vinegar. The contrast of rich, savory beans and bright, tangy tomato makes this a quick, satisfying supper or an easy side dish.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Beans Topped with Fresh Pico de Gallo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 79
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir together the tomato, onion, cilantro, and honey. Season with lime juice, vinegar, salt and pepper; set aside.
- 2
Melt bacon grease in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in the black beans and water, season to taste with salt and pepper, then simmer for 10 minutes or until hot. Serve topped with pico de gallo.
- 3
Stir in the garlic and onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the black beans and water, season to taste with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes or until hot.
- 5
Serve topped with the pico de gallo.
- Calories 258.59 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 14.34 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 47.76 g 17%
- Total Fat 1.21 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 240.62 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 10.04 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 5.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 147.84 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.91 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 386.11 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 59.83 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 15.55 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Black Beans Topped with Fresh Pico de Gallo is made with 13 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Fat, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Beans, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 258.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Beans Topped with Fresh Pico de Gallo made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Fat, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black Beans Topped with Fresh Pico de Gallo?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 258.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Beans Topped with Fresh Pico de Gallo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Black Beans Topped with Fresh Pico de Gallo healthy?
- Black Beans Topped with Fresh Pico de Gallo has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 258.59 calories and 14.34 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 240.62 mg (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Sulfites, Tomatoes, 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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