One-Pot Black Bean and Rice Burrito Bowl

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A flavorful one-pot meal combining seasoned black beans, fluffy rice, and sautéed peppers for an easy and budget-friendly Latin-inspired bowl. This latin american-inspired rice & grains (vegetarian) ready in about 35 minutes pairs long-grain white rice, olive oil, medium red bell pepper 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 small yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 15 oz canned black beans
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 small yellow onion into 1/2-inch pieces. Mince 2 garlic cloves.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and edges begin to caramelize.
3. Step 3: Add minced garlic, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp salt to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup long-grain white rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to toast the rice lightly.
5. Step 5: Add 15 oz drained canned black beans and 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Fluff rice with a fork and serve warm.