County-Spiced Black Bean and Rice Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-31 · Updated 2026-07-31

A wholesome rice bowl layered with seasoned black beans and fresh regional vegetables for a nutritious and satisfying meal. This Latin American-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs long-grain white rice, water, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup (finely diced) red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (cut into wedges) lime
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup long-grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with 2 cups water and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until beans are heated through and spices are fragrant.
3. Step 3: To assemble, fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide into 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the spiced black beans, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
4. Step 4: Serve each bowl with a lime wedge for squeezing over just before eating.