⏱ 30 min totalEasy Black Beans and Rice
Per 1 serving · 166 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein8g14% of calories
- Carbs43g75% of calories
- Fat2.8g11% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Easy Black Beans and Rice (166 g) has 229 calories, with 8 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 2.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (75% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (26% DV), Vitamin C (43% DV) and thiamine (26% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber26%
- Vitamin C43%
- Thiamine26%
- Folate (B9)35%
- Iron41%
- Phosphorus20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)10%
- Niacin13%
- Vitamin B617%
- Pantothenic acid12%
- Magnesium10%
- Selenium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper- 🥄³⁄₁₆ dash Salt
³⁄₁₆ large (2-1/4 per pound, approx 3-3/4" lo Red bell pepper
½ cloves, minced Garlic
⅓ tbsp Distilled vinegar
³⁄₁₆ tsp, ground Oregano
³⁄₁₆ sprigs Cilantro
³⁄₁₆ small Onion
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Cayenne pepper
³⁄₁₆ cup White rice
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Olive oil
⅓ cup Black beans
Directions
- 1
Cook rice according to package instructions. White rice usually takes 15 minutes to cook once the water is simmering, and 10 minutes to sit.
- 2
Chop onion coarsely. Thinly slice bell pepper evenly. Mince garlic. Rinse and drain black beans. Chop cilantro for garnish.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high. Saute onions and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, until just beginning to soften, then add garlic and saute a minute more. Add the black beans, vinegar and Tabasco or cayenne. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in rice and oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (166 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 46 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 39 mg | 43% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) | 140 μg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 12% |
| Choline | 25 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 52 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 44 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 143 mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 6 μg | 11% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 6 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 478 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 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 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.5 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.5 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 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 229 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 43minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 27minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 32minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Easy Black Beans and Rice?
One serving of Easy Black Beans and Rice (1 serving) has 229 calories, which works out to 138 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Easy Black Beans and Rice high in protein?
Not especially. It has 8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Easy Black Beans and Rice keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 35 g of net carbs and 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Easy Black Beans and Rice?
149 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Easy Black Beans and Rice?
1.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
More recipes
View all
277 calShrimp Noodle Soup1 serving
314 calSpicy Ramen Cup of Noodles1 serving
506 calVegetarian Ramen Noodle Salad1 serving
569 calSesame Turkey Ramen Bowl1 serving
339 calCrunchy Ramen Noodle Salad1 serving
251 calShiitake and Scallion Ramen1 serving
547 calCreamy Mushroom Ramen1 serving
328 calSriracha Ramen Noodles1 serving