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Avocado, Rice, and Beans
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Avocado, Rice, and Beans

This can be a quick meal or snack if you keep cooked rice on hand.
Course Main Course
Keyword Avocado, Black Beans, Brown Rice, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin
Cooking Method 5-Ingredient Meals, Microwave, Stovetop
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 380kcal
Author Recipe Adapted From: EatFresh.org

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Saucepan
  • Microwave

Ingredients

  • 1 can Black Beans Low sodium
  • ½ cup Brown Rice
  • 1 Avocado
  • Optional Spices Black pepper, garlic powder, ground cumin

Instructions

  • Bring 1 cup of water to a boil with ½ tsp. salt (optional). Stir in rice. Cover and cook over low heat until water is absorbed, about 45 minutes, or cook rice in a rice cooker.
  • Meanwhile, rinse and drain beans. Add desired spices. Cook over low heat in a saucepan, or in a microwavable dish in the microwave.
  • Cut avocado into slices or dice into small pieces. Serve rice with beans on top, and garnish with avocado pieces.

Notes

  • This dish can be topped with a variety of add-ons: Try hot sauce, salsa, sautéed greens, or a fried egg.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 970mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg