Wild and Brown Rice Blend with Black Beans
Wild and Brown Rice Blend with Black Beans brings nutty grains together with tender black beans and earthy shiitake, brightened by balsamic and a hint of dry sherry. Cardamom and garlic add warmth while dried cranberries lend a gentle sweetness. Serve it as a hearty vegetarian side or a light main for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Wild and Brown Rice Blend with Black Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, combine vegetable broth, wild rice, brown rice, and olive oil; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 2
Stir balsamic vinegar, sherry, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cardamom into the rice; cover with a lid and keep simmering until the flavors begin to blend, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir black beans, mushrooms, cranberries, and parsley into the rice mixture; continue cooking over low heat until the rice is tender and the mixture is heated through, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Calories 339.76 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 10.42 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 60.65 g 22%
- Total Fat 6.16 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.11 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 746.26 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 5.05 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 6.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.94 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 60.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.87 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 226.62 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 227.41 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 3.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Wild and Brown Rice Blend with Black Beans is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Beans, Black Pepper, and Brown Rice. Each serving provides about 339.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Wild and Brown Rice Blend with Black Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Cooking Sherry. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Wild and Brown Rice Blend with Black Beans?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 339.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Wild and Brown Rice Blend with Black Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Wild and Brown Rice Blend with Black Beans healthy?
- Wild and Brown Rice Blend with Black Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 339.76 calories and 10.42 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 746.26 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.11 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, 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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