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Black Bean and Bell Pepper Skillet Bowl

A quick Mediterranean-inspired skillet of black beans, roasted bell peppers, garlic, and olive oil served over basmati rice with lemon and fresh herbs.

Black Bean and Bell Pepper Skillet Bowl

Total

30 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

2

Servings

Recipe serves 2

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Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) can canned black beans
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 cloves clove garlic
  • 3 tablespoons tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cup cup basmati rice
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup cup fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook basmati rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Dice the onion and bell peppers; mince the garlic.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion and peppers for 5-6 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Add garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin; cook 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Add drained black beans and salt; simmer 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Finish with lemon juice and chopped parsley; serve over rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

560

28% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein17 g
Carbohydrate88 g
Fat15 g
Fiber18 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium620 mg

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