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Black Bean and Bell Pepper Lunch Bowls

Warm black beans sautéed with bell peppers and onions over basmati rice with lime.

Black Bean and Bell Pepper Lunch Bowls

Total

30 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) can canned black beans
  • 2 whole bell peppers
  • 1 whole yellow onion
  • 3 cloves cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup cup basmati rice
  • 1 tsp tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 whole lime
  • 1/4 cup cup fresh cilantro(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook basmati rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté diced onion, sliced bell peppers, and minced garlic for 5-6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in drained black beans, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Serve beans and peppers over rice, finish with lime juice and cilantro.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

480

24% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein16 g
Carbohydrate78 g
Fat11 g
Fiber14 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium480 mg

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