Black Beans with Brown Rice

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

5 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
Your family will never miss the meat in this hearty, colorful and fresh-tasting main dish. Served over brown rice, it makes a healthy, stick-to-the-ribs dinner. —Sheila Meyer, North Canton, Ohio
Black Beans with Brown Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2-1/2 cups hot cooked brown rice

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute peppers and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, vinegar, garlic salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 327 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 11g fiber), 12g protein.