How to Make Texi-Fied Black Beans and Brown Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal that's also packed with flavor, then look no further than this Texi-Fied Black Beans and Brown Rice recipe. This dish takes the classic combination of black beans and rice and adds a Tex-Mex twist, making it a perfect option for those who love a little bit of spice in their meals.

With its blend of bold spices, tender black beans, and fluffy brown rice, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household. It's not only delicious,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 tomato, diced, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, 1/2 of the tomato, and garlic until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix black beans, water, salt, chili powder, paprika, and black pepper into onion mixture; simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir cilantro and remaining tomatoes into bean mixture; serve over brown rice.
  • Nutrition

    418 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1998mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 20g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 68mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1103mg