Simple Rice and Bean Skillet
A hearty and satisfying rice and bean skillet, packed with flavor and perfect for a quick and budget-friendly meal.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
320
Calories
Macros · per serving
9g protein
58g carbs
6g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 can canned black beans
- 1 can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Rinse and drain the white rice.
- 2
Dice the onion and bell pepper. Mince the garlic.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add ground cumin and chili powder to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Stir in the rice and cook for 1 more minute, coating the rice with the spices.
- 7
Add canned black beans (drained and rinsed), canned diced tomatoes (with liquid), and water. Stir well to combine.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- 9
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot as a filling main dish.
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