This isn’t just beans and rice, this is beans and rice with a kick!
Yields6 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsDifficultyBeginner
Ingredients
¼ cup water
1 medium onion, minced
½ green pepper, seeded and minced
1 medium zucchini, minced
1 jalapeno , seeded and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp dried oregano
1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (15.5 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
¾ tsp salt
brown rice for serving
Instructions
1Heat the water in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2Add the onion, bell pepper, zucchini, garlic, and jalapeno. Cover and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
3Stir in tomato paste, cumin, and oregano, and cook for 30 seconds.
4Add the tomatoes, beans, and salt. Cook for another 15 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size ¾ cup
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.75g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 368mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Dietary Fiber 14g57%
- Sugars 1.5g
- Protein 13g26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
¼ cup water
1 medium onion, minced
½ green pepper, seeded and minced
1 medium zucchini, minced
1 jalapeno , seeded and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp dried oregano
1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (15.5 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
¾ tsp salt
brown rice for serving
Directions
1Heat the water in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2Add the onion, bell pepper, zucchini, garlic, and jalapeno. Cover and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
3Stir in tomato paste, cumin, and oregano, and cook for 30 seconds.
4Add the tomatoes, beans, and salt. Cook for another 15 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Cuban Black Beans and Rice