Spicy Mexican Rice & Black Bean Breakfast Bowl
Fluffy rice mixed with black beans, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro for a zesty start.

Total
25 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained
- 1 tbsp jalapeño, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- 1
Cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- 2
In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté jalapeño 1 minute.
- 3
Add black beans, cumin, and salt; heat through 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in cooked rice, lime juice, and cilantro; mix well.
- 5
Serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 70 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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