Best 8 Spicy Black Beans With Bell Peppers And Rice Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of Mexico with our Spicy Black Beans with Bell Peppers and Rice. This delectable dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender black beans simmered in a zesty tomato-based sauce, colorful bell peppers adding a delightful crunch, and fluffy rice providing a hearty base. Each bite is an explosion of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet notes, leaving you craving more. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a protein-packed meal or a meat lover looking for a flavorful side dish, this recipe is sure to satisfy.

In addition to the main recipe, we also offer variations to cater to diverse dietary preferences and taste buds. For those who prefer a milder heat level, we provide a step-by-step guide to adjust the spiciness. For those seeking a vegan or gluten-free option, we have included substitutions to accommodate these dietary restrictions. And for those who love a bit of extra indulgence, we have a tantalizing recipe for a creamy avocado salsa that pairs perfectly with the spicy black beans.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure with our Spicy Black Beans with Bell Peppers and Rice. Let the vibrant flavors and aromas transport you to the heart of Mexico, and savor every bite of this delectable dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK BEANS WITH BELL PEPPERS & RICE



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My meat and potatoes husband goes for this cheesy, hearty black beans and rice recipe, and the kids gobble it up. For extra kick, add a splash of hot sauce. -Stephanie Lambert, Moseley, Virgina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 each medium sweet yellow, orange and red pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion and garlic; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add beans, rice, cumin and oregano; heat through., Stir in 1 cup cheese; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Easy Black Beans and Rice is a delicious and simple recipe. Featuring bell peppers, onion, garlic, spices, and a splash of Tabasco, this dish is full of flavor and comes together in only 30 minutes!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Side Dish     Budget     Pantry Meal     Quick and Easy     Bean     Black Bean     Caribbean     Rice     Rice and Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (for added flavor, you can substitute roasted red bell peppers or some chopped pimentos)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (16-ounce) cans of black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons white vinegar
A few dashes of Tabasco or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 heaping tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the rice: Cook rice according to package instructions. White long-grain rice usually takes 15 minutes to cook once the water is simmering, and 10 minutes to sit and steam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 632 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 cups long-grain white rice
4 (14-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles drained
2 cups water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the oil. Stir in the onions, peppers, garlic, bay leaves and cumin. Stir and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice, black beans, tomatoes, water, vinegar and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 40 minutes or until the rice is tender. Serve hot.

SPICY BLACK BEANS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup Cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, salt, chile powder and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chiles, beans and broth and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans have softened and the sauce has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro leaves and Cotija.

SPICY BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried black beans, soaked in enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches overnight or quick-soaked (procedure follows) and drained
1 ham hock
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons dried orégano, crumbled
3 cups coarsely chopped onion
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
a 28-ounce can Italian tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander, or to taste
red-wine vinegar to taste
cooked rice as an accompaniment
chopped radish or red onion as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • In a kettle combine the beans, the ham hock, the garlic, the bay leaf, the orégano, the onion, the bell peppers, the red pepper flakes, the chili powder, and 8 cups water and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours, or until the beans are tender. Stir in the tomatoes and salt to taste and simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, or until the mixture is thickened. Discard the bay leaf, remove the ham hock from the mixture, and chop the meat. Stir the meat into the mixture with the coriander and the vinegar and serve the beans over the rice with the radish or onion.
  • To quick-soak dried beans:
  • In a colander rinse the beans under cold water and discard any discolored ones. In a kettle combine the beans with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and boil the beans for 2 minutes. Remove the kettle from the heat and let the beans soak, covered, for 1 hour.

SPICY BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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I like to use 3 differently colored bell peppers if I can, then I tell my youngest that we are having rainbow beans. I start the rice in my rice cooker before I start chopping veggies. They are a good way to use up those veggies in your fridge that need using! I like to chop enough veggies for several batches, then freeze them for future use.

Provided by Moki5786

Categories     Black Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion, diced
3 bell peppers, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery ribs, diced
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained (or about 3 cups of cooked beans from dry)
salt
pepper
cumin
dried chipotle powder
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Saute onions, peppers, carrots and celery in a little oil until soft.
  • Add garlic and cook until the garlic is soft, then stir in the spices and cook for a couple more minutes.
  • Stir in the beans and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.
  • My kids like shredded cheddar on top. My husband and I like to add tabasco and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.8, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 42.5, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 16.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 15.2

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.

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

Tips:

  • To save time, use canned black beans instead of dried beans. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • If you don't have any bell peppers on hand, you can substitute other vegetables, such as zucchini, corn, or broccoli.
  • For a spicier dish, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. You can also add a chopped jalapeño pepper.
  • Serve the black beans with rice, tortillas, or salad. You can also use them as a filling for tacos or burritos.

Conclusion:

These spicy black beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a casual get-together with friends. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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