⏱ 70 min total

Black Beans, Carrots, and Rice

Name: Black Beans, Carrots, and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ³⁄₁₆ cup Brown rice; ³⁄₁₆ tsp Coconut oil; ³⁄₁₆ cup chopped Carrots; ⅛ cup, chopped Onion; ³⁄₁₆ tbsp Garlic; ³⁄₁₆ cup Black beans; ⅜ tsp Thyme; ⅜ tsp, leaves Thyme; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp, ground Cumin seed; 0.03 tsp Cinnamon; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ³⁄₁₆ tsp Honey; ³⁄₁₆ dash Salt; ³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 136 g · 14 ingredients

Calories

218

11%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
6.7g
12% of calories
Carbs
43g
79% of calories
Fat
2.3g
9% of calories

Portion

✓ Low fat
✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Black Beans, Carrots, and Rice (136 g) has 218 calories, with 6.7 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 2.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (79% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (22% DV), Vitamin A (24% DV) and thiamine (20% DV).

Per 100 g

161cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.1g

Net carbs

37g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

6.1g

3.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Dietary fiber22%
Vitamin A24%
Thiamine20%
Vitamin B623%
Iron29%
Phosphorus28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin K10%
Niacin16%
Folate (B9)12%
Pantothenic acid15%
Magnesium19%
Zinc11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 55 min

1
Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add rice, bring to a boil again, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Stir once after about 20 minutes.
2
While the rice is cooking, heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté carrots for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
3
Add onions and garlic to the skillet with the carrots and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
4
Stir in the drained black beans, thyme, cumin, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, and honey. Cook for about 2 minutes.
5
Add the cooked rice to the vegetables and mix well.
6
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (136 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	215 μg	24%
Vitamin C	5 mg	6%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	5%
Vitamin K	12 μg	10%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	20%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	9%
Niacin	3 mg	16%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	23%
Folate (B9)	48 μg	12%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	15%
Choline	27 mg	5%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	53 mg	5%
Iron	2 mg	29%
Potassium	364 mg	8%
Magnesium	78 mg	19%
Phosphorus	198 mg	28%
Zinc	1 mg	11%
Copper	0.2 mg	24%
Manganese	2 mg	71%
Selenium	10 μg	18%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.4 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	890 μg	—
Arginine	0.4 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	2,141 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.3 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.3 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0.3 μg	—
Lysine	0.4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	0.5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.4 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.5 g	—
Proline	0.3 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.4 g	—
Starch	0.4 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.3 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.4 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 218 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

41min
Walking (3.5 mph)
26min
Cycling (moderate)
18min
Running (6 mph)
31min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Black Beans, Carrots, and Rice?

One serving of Black Beans, Carrots, and Rice (1 serving) has 218 calories, which works out to 161 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Black Beans, Carrots, and Rice high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Black Beans, Carrots, and Rice keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 g of net carbs and 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Black Beans, Carrots, and Rice?

125 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Black Beans, Carrots, and Rice?

3.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (136 g)

Calories218

% Daily Value*

Total fat 2.3g	3%
Saturated fat 1.1g	5%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 125mg	5%
Total carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary fiber 6.1g	22%
Total sugars 3.5g
Protein 6.7g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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