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Black Bean and Bell Pepper Rice Bowl

A vibrant Mediterranean-style bowl with black beans, sautéed bell peppers, and fluffy rice finished with olive oil and fresh herbs.

Black Bean and Bell Pepper Rice Bowl

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
  • 3/4 cup cup basmati rice
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 cloves cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the basmati rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté diced onion and sliced bell peppers for 6-8 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic and oregano; cook 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Stir in drained black beans and cook 3-4 minutes until warmed through.

  5. 5

    Serve beans and peppers over rice, drizzled with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

480

24% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein14 g
Carbohydrate68 g
Fat16 g
Fiber14 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium520 mg

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