Rice With Black Beans & Corn

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant and hearty side dish featuring fluffy rice, savory black beans, and sweet corn.
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This comforting dish combines the earthy richness of black beans with the sweetness of corn and the fluffiness of long-grain rice. Brightened with fresh cilantro and green onions, it offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal as a standalone light meal or a robust side to accompany grilled meats or tacos. Simple, wholesome, and naturally vegan, it’s a quick weeknight staple that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

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Rice With Black Beans & Corn

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 54.8

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This comforting dish combines the earthy richness of black beans with the sweetness of corn and the fluffiness of long-grain rice. Brightened with fresh cilantro and green onions, it offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal as a standalone light meal or a robust side to accompany grilled meats or tacos. Simple, wholesome, and naturally vegan, it&# 226;ÂÂs a quick weeknight staple that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
  2. Stir in the uncooked long-grain rice.
  3. Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been fully absorbed.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables: chop the plum tomato, drain the green chiles, drain the black beans, and thaw the frozen corn if using frozen.
  5. Once the rice is cooked, stir in the chopped plum tomato, drained green chiles, drained black beans, thawed corn, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro.
  6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is thoroughly heated and combined.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 54.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 11.9g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
Sugars 2.2g
Protein 1.6g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: black beans, corn, rice, side dish, vegan, healthy, easy, cilantro, green onions, chiles, tomato, meal prep, vegetarian, tex-mex, simmered, fluffy rice, quick dinner, plant-based, comfort food, budget-friendly
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