Description
A guide to preparing whole meals that are nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of brown rice
- 1 cup of black beans
- 1 cup of chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water.
- In a pot, combine rice and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until soft.
- Add black beans, tomatoes, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Serve the bean mixture over cooked rice.
Notes
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Can substitute quinoa for rice.
- Add vegetables like spinach or corn if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: whole meals, nutritious meals, simple recipes