Easy Homemade Rice and Beans Recipe

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Easy Homemade Rice and Beans is a main course recipe that takes about 35 min from start to finish and serves 2. It calls for 10 ingredients across 4 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 446 kcal with roughly 19 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian and vegan.
Stir in the black beans, canned tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, ground pepper, and hot sauce (if using). Add the rice and 3 tablespoons of water, then give everything a good stir to combine.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it's boiling, cover the pot tightly and reduce the heat to medium-low, letting it simmer gently. Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the rice is fluffy and all the liquid has been absorbed.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 446kcal | 22% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 86g | 33% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Gluten | May contain |
| Soya | May contain |
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| 7g |
| 8% |
| Fibre | 19g | 63% |
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| Protein | 19g | 38% |
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| Sodium | 1,058mg | 44% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| May contain |
| Mustard | May contain |
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| Sulphites | May contain |
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| Crustaceans | Free from |
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| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Milk | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.