Description
A simple and healthy meal recipe that is easy to prepare and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of brown rice
- 1 cup of black beans, canned and rinsed
- 1 cup of corn, frozen or canned
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water.
- In a pot, combine rice with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes until rice is tender.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are soft.
- Stir in black beans, corn, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix it with the vegetable and bean mixture.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice with quinoa for a gluten-free option.
- Use any color bell pepper you prefer.
- For added protein, include diced chicken or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy meals, easy recipes, comfort food