Healthy Mexican Black Beans and Rice
This vegetarian recipe takes just minutes to prepare but tastes like a hearty grain bowl from your favorite Mexican restaurant. Perfect for a busy weeknight.
Calories: 233kcal
Servings:
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans 15 ounces, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn kernels 14 ounces, drained
- 1 jar salsa 24 ounces, or diced tomatoes
- 2 cups brown rice cooked
Instructions
- Combine rice, beans, corn and salsa. Heat in a medium sized pan on stove or heat in microwave in a microwave-safe bowl, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
- To serve, place mixture into bowls and top with chopped lettuce and tomato.
- May also be served taco-style using a large lettuce leaf as the wrapper.
WW Information
One serving is approximately 1 1/4 cup. Click here to track your WW Points in the app for this recipe.
Notes
One serving is approximately 1 1/4 cup.
Reader feedback: Some people have mentioned that using only salsa makes this too spicy. If you prefer more mild, substitute 1 can of diced tomatoes for part or all of the salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 233 kcalCarbohydrates: 47 gProtein: 9 gFat: 2 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 1 gSodium: 101 mgPotassium: 372 mgFiber: 8 gSugar: 2 gVitamin A: 29 IUVitamin C: 1 mgCalcium: 29 mgIron: 2 mg
