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Black Bean Rice Cups

Microwave rice cups with black beans, peas, carrots, and a mild soy sauce seasoning for quick kid-friendly portions. These small vegan cups are great for busy lunches, snacks, and easy family sides.

5 min prep4 min cook4 servingseasy
Energy
234 calories per serving
Protein
9.3 g per serving
Carbs
40.9 g per serving
Fat
3.6 g per serving
Sodium
569 mg per serving

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Cook this recipe

  • microwave white rice cups-2 cups
  • canned black beans-1 can
  • frozen peas-0.5 cups
  • shredded carrots-0.5 cups
  • water-2 tbsp
  • low-sodium soy sauce-1 tbsp
  • canola oil-2 tsp
  • garlic powder-0.25 tsp
  • onion powder-0.25 tsp
1
Combine rice, beans, and vegetables
Medium microwave-safe bowl

Rinse and drain the black beans, then add them to a microwave-safe bowl with the rice, peas, and shredded carrots.

1 Can black beans
2 Cup white rice
1/2 Cup peas
1/2 Cup carrots
2
Season the mixture
Measuring Spoons
Spoon
Medium microwave-safe bowl

Add low-sodium soy sauce, canola oil, water, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl, then stir gently until the rice and vegetables are evenly coated.

1 Tablespoon soy sauce
2 Teaspoon canola oil
2 Tablespoon Water
1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 Teaspoon onion powder
2 Cup white rice
1/2 Cup peas
1/2 Cup carrots
3
Microwave until steaming
Microwave
Microwave-safe plate
Medium microwave-safe bowl

Cover the bowl loosely with a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 2 minutes until the mixture begins to steam.

Use only microwave-safe bowls and plates for this step.

2 Cup white rice
1 Can black beans
1/2 Cup peas
1/2 Cup carrots
4
Stir and finish heating
Microwave
Spoon
Medium microwave-safe bowl

Carefully remove the bowl, stir from the bottom, then microwave for 1 to 2 minutes more until the rice is hot and the peas are tender.

The bowl and steam will be hot; lift the cover away from your face and hands.

2 Cup white rice
1/2 Cup peas
1 Can black beans
1/2 Cup carrots
5
Portion and serve
Spoon
4 small microwave-safe cups

Let the mixture stand for 1 minute, then divide into 4 small cups and serve warm.

Check that the mixture is warm throughout and let portions cool slightly before serving to younger children.

2 Cup white rice
1 Can black beans
1/2 Cup peas
1/2 Cup carrots
6

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