Black Bean Taco Rice Skillet25m

Black Bean Taco Rice Skillet

A mild, fully plant-based Tex-Mex skillet with black beans, instant brown rice, salsa, corn, and red bell pepper. It is quick, family-friendly, and made in one pan.

8 min prep17 min cook4 servingsmedium
Energy
319 calories per serving
Protein
10.9 g per serving
Carbs
56.3 g per serving
Fat
5.1 g per serving
Sodium
1081 mg per serving

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  • canned black beans-1 can
  • instant brown rice-1 cup
  • mild salsa-1 cup
  • frozen corn kernels-1 cup
  • red bell pepper-1 each
  • water-0.75 cups
  • yellow onion-0.5 cups
  • olive oil-1 tbsp
  • garlic powder-1 tsp
  • mild chili powder-1 tsp
  • ground cumin-1 tsp
  • salt-0.5 tsp
1
Heat the oil
Large skillet with lid

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

1 Tablespoon olive oil
2
Soften the vegetables
Large skillet with lid
Wooden spoon

Add the onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until softened.

1/2 Cup yellow onion
1 Each red bell pepper
3
Toast the seasonings
Large skillet with lid
Wooden spoon

Stir in the garlic powder, mild chili powder, ground cumin, and salt. Cook for 30 seconds.

1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1 Teaspoon chili powder
1 Teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
4
Add beans, corn, salsa, and water
Large skillet with lid
Wooden spoon

Add the black beans, frozen corn, mild salsa, and water. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.

Keep the mixture at a gentle simmer to prevent splattering.

1 Can black beans
1 Cup corn
1 Cup salsa
3/4 Cup Water
5
Cook the rice
Large skillet with lid
Wooden spoon

Stir in the instant brown rice. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

1 Cup brown rice
6
Let stand
Large skillet with lid

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes.

Use a dry oven mitt when handling the hot skillet or lid.

1 Cup brown rice
1 Can black beans
1 Cup corn
1 Cup salsa
7
Fluff and serve
Wooden spoon

Fluff with a spoon and serve warm. Keep any hot sauce separate at the table for those who want heat.

1 Cup brown rice
1 Can black beans
1 Cup corn
1 Cup salsa
1 Each red bell pepper
1/2 Cup yellow onion
8

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