Best 7 Black Bean Rice And Feta Recipes

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**Black Bean, Rice, and Feta: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish**

Black beans, rice, and feta combine to create a medley of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. This versatile dish can be served as a main course, side dish, or even a filling for tacos or burritos. With its zesty blend of spices and the creamy richness of feta cheese, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. And it's also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time. So why not give it a try tonight? You won't be disappointed!

**Additional Recipe Ideas:**

* **Black Bean, Rice, and Feta Stuffed Bell Peppers:** Roast bell peppers until tender, then stuff them with a mixture of black beans, rice, feta, and your favorite seasonings. Bake until heated through and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

* **Black Bean and Rice Soup:** Simmer black beans, rice, and vegetables in a flavorful broth until tender. Add some diced tomatoes, corn, and cilantro for extra flavor. Serve with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

* **Black Bean and Rice Salad:** Combine cooked black beans, rice, chopped vegetables, and a tangy dressing. This salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light and refreshing lunch.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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The perfect meal! Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Daisy

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup uncooked white rice
1 ½ cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 ½ cups canned black beans, drained

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 354.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

RICE, BLACK BEAN & FETA SALAD



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Make and share this Rice, Black Bean & Feta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Rice

Time 20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed,drained
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package crumbled reduced fat feta cheese
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup Italian dressing
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Serve.

WHITE BEAN PRIMAVERA



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Pasta primavera, the creamy, vegetable-heavy pasta dish popularized in the 1980s at Le Cirque, in New York, is a little too fussy for a busy weeknight, but this reimagined white bean version comes together in less than a half-hour. The simple beans and vegetables feel fancy in their robe of cream, Parmesan, lemon juice and mustard. The dish is best with fresh spring vegetables, and it's also very flexible: Substitute spinach for the peas, a handful of halved cherry tomatoes for the carrot, and sugar snap peas for the asparagus. Drained jarred artichoke hearts wouldn't be out of place, either.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, beans, main course, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium to large zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into ½-inch thick semicircles
Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
8 ounces asparagus (about ½ large bunch) or green beans, or a mix, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 carrot, peeled, then shaved into strips with a peeler
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen peas (no need to thaw)
2 scallions, green and white parts, sliced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Black pepper
3 (15-ounce) cans butter beans or cannellini beans, drained
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice (from about 1/2 large lemon), plus more to taste
2 ounces grated Parmesan (about ½ cup), plus more for serving
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds or pine nuts
Fresh basil leaves, torn, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet (preferably straight-sided) over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and 1 teaspoon salt, and stir, then cook undisturbed in an even layer until one side is golden, about 4 minutes. (It's great if the butter browns, but decrease the heat if it threatens to get too dark.) Stir in the asparagus, carrot and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the peas, scallions and ½ teaspoon salt, then add the red-pepper flakes, oregano and a generous amount of black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the peas are warmed through and bright green, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the white beans and the cream, lower the heat to medium, and let the cream come to a simmer. Simmer for about 1 minute.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice, Parmesan and Dijon. Taste and season with more salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of warm water to the creamy beans to loosen as you like; the sauce will thicken as it cools. (You may need more water when you reheat any leftovers.) Serve in bowls topped with the nuts and a handful of basil leaves. Pass more Parmesan at the table.

FETA-BLACK BEAN SALAD



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Toss together black bean, red onion, fresh mint and more to make a tasty Feta-Black Bean Salad! You'll love using this black bean salad as a side dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese with Garlic & Herb
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 12 g

BLACK BEAN-FETA QUINOA BOWL



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup golden quinoa, rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces baby spinach
One 12-ounce bag frozen sweet corn kernels, thawed
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 to 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, torn, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes more. Add the stock and quinoa and mix until fully combined. Add the cumin, cayenne, and some salt and pepper.
  • Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Add the spinach and gently toss with the quinoa until wilted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the corn and black beans. Crumble the feta over the top and garnish with cilantro.

BLACK BEAN AND FETA CHEESE UGLY DIP



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Simple, healthy, and delicious black bean dip.

Provided by lisamiller55

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
5 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, sugar, and olive oil together in a bowl.
  • Mix black beans, corn, feta cheese, and green onions together in a separate bowl. Drizzle dressing over black bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate dip 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 497.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

BLACK BEANS WITH BROWN RICE



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Your family will never miss the meat in this hearty, colorful and fresh-tasting main dish. Served over brown rice, it makes a healthy, stick-to-the-ribs dinner. -Sheila Meyer, North Canton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2-1/2 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute peppers and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, vinegar, garlic salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • Prioritize using well-seasoned, cooked black beans. This will contribute greatly in enhancing the overall flavor of the final dish.
  • Add vegetables to the dish to increase its nutritional value. For instance, you may include bell peppers, corn, or zucchini.
  • In case you don't have any feta cheese, consider using parmesan or cheddar cheese as an alternative.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of lime juice you add to the recipe depending on your desired level of tanginess.
  • Top the dish with fresh cilantro or parsley for a more vibrant and refreshing flavor.

Conclusion:

Black bean, rice, and feta salad is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal. The combination of black beans, rice, feta cheese, and lime juice creates a delightful flavor profile that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. This dish is also incredibly easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy lunch or a hearty and healthy dinner, this black bean, rice, and feta salad has you covered. Experiment with different variations to find your perfect combination of flavors.

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