Description
Warm Red Bean and Rice Skillet is a comforting one-pan dish that brings together tender red beans, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, all roasted in aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe promises restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort, making it perfect for casual dinners or special gatherings. Enjoy a bowl of warmth that will not only satisfy your hunger but also evoke memories of shared meals and laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) red beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the red beans and rice; mix well to coat everything evenly.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover partially and cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice absorbs the liquid.
- Once done, stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg