Black Beans with Rice, Corn, and Herbs (Mexican-Inspired)
Black Beans with Rice, Corn, and Herbs (Mexican-Inspired) brings warm chili-cumin notes balanced by sweet corn, fresh cilantro and oregano, and a gentle salsa tang. The coconut oil adds a mellow richness while the beans stay tender and saucy, perfect over fluffy rice. Serve it as a weeknight main or a hearty side for tacos, grilled meats, or a potluck spread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Beans with Rice, Corn, and Herbs (Mexican-Inspired), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 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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- 38
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and coriander; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add celery; cook and stir until it softens, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 2
Add tomato, corn, oregano, and cilantro; stir to coat. Stir in black beans and salsa; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, adding water as needed to keep the mixture saucy.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in cooked rice until coated; season with salt.
- Calories 591.7 kcal High 30%
- Protein 16.9 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 113.44 g 41%
- Total Fat 8.25 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 6.19 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.77 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 512.45 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 10.38 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 8.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.64 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 236.23 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 5.61 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 977.43 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 100.86 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 19.02 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Black Beans with Rice, Corn, and Herbs (Mexican Inspired) is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Celery, Chili Powder, and Coconut Oil. Each serving provides about 591.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Beans with Rice, Corn, and Herbs (Mexican-Inspired)?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Black Beans with Rice, Corn, and Herbs (Mexican-Inspired) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Celery, Chili Powder, Coconut Oil, Corn. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black Beans with Rice, Corn, and Herbs (Mexican-Inspired)?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 591.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Beans with Rice, Corn, and Herbs (Mexican-Inspired) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Black Beans with Rice, Corn, and Herbs (Mexican-Inspired) healthy?
- Black Beans with Rice, Corn, and Herbs (Mexican-Inspired) has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 591.7 calories and 16.9 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 512.45 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.19 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Corn and Tomatoes, 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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