Cilantro-Lime Rice with Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

A vibrant rice dish with fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and protein-rich black beans. This Mexican-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs white rice, water, black beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 280 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Chef’s knives that make the prep fast → Best Chef's Knives for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Kitchen tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook 1 cup white rice with 2 cups water until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) drained black beans, 1 zested and juiced lime, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: Add the cooked rice to the bowl and toss gently to combine.

Related recipes