Tropical Pineapple and Black Bean Rice Bowl with Cilantro Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A vibrant, nutrient-packed bowl featuring fluffy rice, sweet pineapple, hearty black beans, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing. This Latin American-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs long grain white rice, water, black beans 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 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 pot, combine rice with 2 cups water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and additional 1/4 tsp salt to create the dressing.
4. Step 4: Add the dressing to the bean and pineapple mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. Step 5: To serve, spoon the fluffy rice into bowls and top evenly with the pineapple and black bean salad. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.