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Basic Vegetarian Black Beans and Rice
Instructions
Prep:5minCook:5min
Cuban black beans and rice is a healthy vegan side that's a cinch to prepare. Popular in the Caribbean, you can spice up the basic recipe with peppers and hot sauce.
Updated at: Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:07:21 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
64
Moderate
Glycemic Load
57
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories464 kcal (23%)
Total Fat4.8 g (7%)
Carbs89 g (34%)
Sugars3.6 g (4%)
Protein11.9 g (24%)
Sodium819.7 mg (41%)
Fiber6.6 g (24%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1 tablespoonolive oil
¾ cupsonion
finely chopped
½ cupgreen pepper
finely chopped
1 cupdiced tomatoes
1 x 15 ouncecan black beans
drained, liquid reserved
½ teaspoonthyme
1 teaspoongarlic salt
3 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
½ teaspoonhot pepper sauce
2 cupswhite rice
cooked, or brown rice
Lime wedges
for optional garnish
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Easy
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Under 30 minutes
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