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Spicy Black Beans and Rice

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 4, 2023
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Rice and beans take a flavor leap forward with garlic and oregano for zip and—to dress things up—diced red bell pepper.

Spicy Black Beans and Rice

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (3 to 4 medium cloves)
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, undrained
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in beans; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors. Serve over rice; sprinkle with bell pepper.

Nutrition

230 Calories
3g Total Fat
8g Protein
43g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
3g
5%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
590mg
25%
Potassium
280mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
14%
Dietary Fiber
6g
27%
Sugars
0g
Protein
8g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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