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Black Bean & Corn Rice

Flavorful Black Bean & Corn Rice That's Easy on Your Wallet

A budget-friendly dish featuring black beans and corn, perfect for quick, nutritious meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice Rinse before cooking
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth Can be substituted with chicken broth
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Any neutral oil works as a substitute
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped, yellow or white preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin Essential for authentic taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder Adjust to spice preference
For the Protein & Sweetness
  • 1 can Black beans Drained, can substitute with kidney or pinto beans
  • 1 cup Sweet corn kernels Canned or frozen, thaw if frozen
For Garnishing and Serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped, can substitute with parsley
  • 1 medium Lime Cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt Can substitute with plant-based yogurt

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until clear, then combine with vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add drained black beans and sweet corn to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
  5. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and add to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Optionally add sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Rinse rice well for fluffiness; customize beans as desired; balance spices according to heat preference; use fresh garlic for maximum flavor; consider adding diced veggies for nutrition.

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