Description
A nutritious and flavorful dish combining rice and beans with Mediterranean spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water.
- In a pot, combine the rice with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes until rice is tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add red onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers and cook until soft.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the cooked rice with the vegetable and bean mixture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy Mediterranean Rice and Beans, Vegan Rice Dish, Mediterranean Cuisine