Black Bean and Rice Skillet Bowl
A quick, hearty skillet of seasoned black beans over fluffy rice, topped with fresh tomato and a squeeze of lime.

Total
20 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cups cooked black beans (drained, rinsed)
- 1.5 cups cups cooked white rice
- 1 tbsp tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup cup yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup cup diced tomato
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
- 2 tbsp tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)(optional)
- 1/4 tsp tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in black beans and diced tomato; cook 5-6 minutes, mashing a few beans lightly to thicken the sauce.
- 4
Season with salt, then spoon beans over warm cooked rice.
- 5
Top with cilantro and a squeeze of lime before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
430
22% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 14 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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