Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Bean Recipes Easy Rice & Beans Be the first to rate & review! Top this quick and simple rice and beans recipe with your favorite add-ons such as salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro and/or avocado. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 22, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Rachel Marek Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon avocado oil or other neutral oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 3 cups cooked long-grain brown rice 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed Directions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add rice and beans; cook, stirring, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 321 Calories 6g Fat 56g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 1/4 cups Calories 321 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 56g 20% Dietary Fiber 8g 29% Total Sugars 3g Protein 9g 18% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Vitamin A 406IU 8% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Vitamin E 1mg 9% Folate 41mcg 10% Vitamin K 4mcg 3% Sodium 579mg 25% Calcium 66mg 5% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 94mg 22% Potassium 449mg 10% Zinc 2mg 18% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved