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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.

Black Bean and Rice Skillet Bowl

Total

20 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

2

Servings

Recipe serves 2

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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. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Add garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Stir in black beans and diced tomato; cook 5-6 minutes, mashing a few beans lightly to thicken the sauce.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, then spoon beans over warm cooked rice.

  5. 5

    Top with cilantro and a squeeze of lime before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

430

22% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein15 g
Carbohydrate68 g
Fat9 g
Fiber14 g
Sugar5 g
Sodium480 mg

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