Southwestern Beans & Rice

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4.4 of 5 (119)

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 206.9

Total Fat: 1.6 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 483.5 mg
Total Carbs: 42.2 g
Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
Protein: 8.8 g

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Introduction

Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195

"This is one of my favorites because it is easy, fast and simple and versatile. If you like brown rice, I recommend using it in this and all recipes. It takes a bit longer to cook but is worth the wait, for both nutrition and taste. There is an instant brown rice on the market now, too." Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195

"This is one of my favorites because it is easy, fast and simple and versatile. If you like brown rice, I recommend using it in this and all recipes. It takes a bit longer to cook but is worth the wait, for both nutrition and taste. There is an instant brown rice on the market now, too."

Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice

1- 15 oz. can black beans, drained (pinto or kidney beans are good here, too)

1- 16 oz jar salsa of your choice

1- 15 oz can whole kernel corn, drained

Directions

Heat the first four ingredients in a skillet.

Eat with chips or in a tortilla (flour or corn)

Makes about 6-8 servings

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

LLCURTS

Incredible!

31 of 31 people found this review helpful

I made this with a few variations. I used dry cooked black beans instead of canned which cut down on the sodium. I browned onion, garlic, peppers with cumin, chili powder and added frozen corn to the pan, I used much less salsa, just several TBS in mixing with the rice, beans and onion mixture. - 6/28/09
COOKIEJIM

Good

27 of 28 people found this review helpful

I rinsed the black beans and used frozen corn.
Just wanted to mention that I fix a large amount of brown rice in my crock pot.It keeps well in a covered containter in the fridge,saves energy.The thing to remember when preparing brown rice is it takes a little extra liquid than white rice. - 2/5/09
LIZGRAHAM

23 of 24 people found this review helpful

FYI: You can cook a large quanity of rice, brown or white (your choice) It will freeze beautifully in ziplock bags. Thaws quickly. May this SPARK of information help each one. - 1/25/10
TREEHUGGER73

16 of 16 people found this review helpful

If you use frozen or fresh Corn the calories are reduced considerably. Corn and Beans together also provide complete proteins.
Excellent!
:) - 2/5/09
BARBARA10013

Very Good

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Made this before and found it simple, tasty and will make it frequently. Have used chopped left over Crock Pot Salsa chicken in this and served over shredded
romaine. Tasty, light and yet filling. Can also add grated
jalapeno cheese, tomatoes, crushed baked tortilla chips and a touch of s. cream. - 6/15/08
KMAGERS

Incredible!

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

We always called this hurricane food. Since its hard to cook during and after a hurricane, it's good cold, mixed from the cans. Instead of rice, you can eat it as a dip with baked chips or wrapped in tortillas or pita bread. - 6/19/08
DEBBIEANNE1952

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

this was so yummy. i have eaten it the last two days. i have put it in a tortilla and added cheese.
also - put a handful of tortilla chips on plate, added this mixture on top, then sprinkled with low fat mexican cheese blend. microwaved for one minute till cheese melted. ate with sour cream. - 2/9/09
GARNETTS

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Sounds good, but what exactly IS the serving size. Says 6-8 servings. If I'm tracking my nutrition, I need to know the SIZE of a serving. - 6/15/08
CCYDJWRN

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I added cilantro and diced peppers. We all loved it. - 6/15/08
HUSKERFAN4EVER

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Substitute a can of rotel tomatoes for 1/2 the salsa and add a package of burrito mix. This makes a great burrito filling. - 6/20/08
ETHELMERZ

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Rinse canned beans, no whining about sodium. Add sharp cheddar or jack cheese, it needs cheese people. - 8/31/15
LLEEINIA

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I make some version of this every week.... so many things can be added, fresh jalapeno, red pepper, chicken, ground beef or turkey. I use canned diced tomatoes most of the time instead of salsa and season it myself. - 6/15/08
GOULDSGRANITE

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Based on my estimate, a serving size of this recipe would be eight servings of one cup each. Love the suggestions for make ahead rice. I freeze my black, kidney and red beans already, thanks for the recipe and good ideas. - 2/18/13
BJMM_7

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My son loved it! We ate it on tortilla shells with a little shredded low fat cheese. - 11/12/09
60SGRANNYNANNY

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This, or some variation, has been among my "staple" recipes for years! Can't go wrong when using brown rice and beans! - 4/9/09
SUSANLUSAN

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

A big favorite at our house. Too easy! Add variety by trying out different salsas or dress it up with chopped fruit like pineapple or peaches. - 2/22/09
MEREMOM

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Yum, I added some shredded carrots to it and it made a very satisfying lunch. Next time I hope to also add some shredded zuchinni and grilled chicked. Yum-O - 2/5/09
PECAN110

Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I make this but I add some chicken then put it on lettucce for an awesome salad. If you add a little sour cream to it gives it a rich flavor without adding a lot of calories. Oh I use canned seasoned petite diced tomatoes also. - 1/12/09
GERSONSMAIL

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Does anyone know what a serving size is by chance? (Spark people should really just take that selction out, it helps no one).... :) - 8/16/12
DONNAKOVAC

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Wow, I made up my own recipe with what I had on hand and this was exact except I also added a can of green beans, just for the extra veggie content and the colour! :0) Happy Cinco de Mayo! This recipe is great no matter how large or small your celbration!!! VIVE!!! - 5/5/12
1BOOMBALATTY

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Wow. After all these comments, I'm making this tonite! - 2/1/11
MACARKWELL

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I tend to like food that has a tonne of flavour (I'm a hot sauce junkie!) so I sauteed a whole yellow (chopped) onion, 4 cloves of garlic and at the end about a 1/4 cup of cilantro. I then added it to the cooked mixture and at the end added some Franks hot sauce. It turned out great!! - 2/14/10
KERRYANN67

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

MY FAVORITE!! I only used one cup of rice and only had white rice on hand. But this came together SO FAST that I was able to whip it up after an extremely long day AND STILL HAVE TIME TO RELAX. So filling, healthy, and keeps protein in my vegetarian diet. THANK YOU!!! - 12/9/09
KARENJD1

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was very good. My husband rated it a "make again." Plus it's super easy to make. - 2/20/09
DAP1313

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This sounds like a good basis for making burritoes. I would add some cheese and chicken and a bit of sour cream. - 2/5/09
BEVIE123

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This sounds good to get in the extra fiber, nice party food - 6/15/08
ANNEPENN

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

MMMM-put the rice on earlier in the day--here in high altitude Denver brown rice takes about 30-40 minutes.
I use brown rice entirely. so much tastier than processed. Black beans are good in so many things. - 6/15/08
LYNCKA

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was so delicious and versatile. I used it as a tortilla filler and for another meal during the week I put it over tortilla chips and topped it with shredded cheese. I also added one can of Rotel tomatoes and chili powder for some more heat. This will be a regular in my house. Wonderful!! - 1/14/08
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 10/22/20
BONNIE1552

Quick and simple. - 1/24/20
HOTPINKCAMARO49

Awesome! - 1/21/20
4CONNIESHEALTH

Very Good

Very good! - 12/28/19
PICKIE98

Is it served warm or cold? - 12/23/19
REDROBIN47

Incredible!

This is pretty quick and easy and tastes delicious. I added a little shredded chicken and put it in a tortilla. - 7/29/19
RAPUNZEL53

Interesting. - 6/24/19
MNABOY

Very Good

easy and tasty - 6/12/19
CHERIRIDDELL

Nice - 3/26/19
RYCGIRL

very good - 1/25/19
NASFKAB

I made it cooking the rice with salsa & corn & added the cooked beans & ate it without the chips but some salad - 1/2/19
FISHGUT3

thanks - 12/3/18
USMAWIFE

Incredible!

love this - 9/26/18
JAMER123

No salsa and no peppers but it's good. - 9/2/18
SOOKIE

Very Good

Perfect for Meatless Mondays, or if following the Daniel Fast. - 9/11/17
SUSANBEAMON

Pretty good even without chips. - 6/25/17
GRACED777

Incredible!

This is great! I drained and rinsed the corn and beans, and used a drained can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies and about 8 oz salsa. For the rice, I substituted Green Giant cauliflower rice using about 3/4 of the bag. Put it in a low carb soft tortilla with some romaine lettuce. - 6/8/17
BDBRITTS

Incredible!

- 3/12/16
KELLIW58

Good

It was alright. I felt like it needed some ground beef or something. It would have been better if I had some chips to eat with it. - 7/16/13
CD12504452

This sounds great. I will give it a try, but use dry red beans or black beans. - 6/20/12
VEGIAM

sounds like adding cilantro would be good.

Can also grill onions, peppers & carrots with Fajita spice to serve with beans in tortillas. - 9/19/11
- 1/1/12
GYPSY56

Very Good

Can also grill onions, peppers & carrots with Fajita spice to serve with beans in tortillas. - 9/19/11
CCBULLDOG

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This sounds perfect! Can't wait to try it! - 8/15/11
HEALTHYDESIRE

Very Good

Filling, good, and healthy without a lot of calories. What more can you ask for? - 6/28/11
MARAJADE321

why is it necessary to scroll down through the comments to get your Sparkpoints? Seems easier to put them at the top. Recipe sounds awesome. - 3/6/11
TERESAPOWERS

Incredible!

I'll have to try this, looks easy and simple! - 2/8/11
HEALTHYJEN11

Very Good

Made this for supper tonight. Served with whole wheat tortillas and sour cream. It was nice and filling. My husband complained because I didn't add any meat. - 12/7/10
SBOYKIN

Incredible!

I do this lots and lots -- adding in chopped spinach, onions, & peppers adds to the tastiness - 5/3/10
MACARR1

Very Good

Really like this. - 4/25/10
LAURIETAIT

Incredible!

My family and I enjoyed this. It was so quick and easy. It's a keeper for me! - 3/9/10
AREDZEPAGIC

I will try this one out tonight. My son loves beans and i hope he will love the mix i'm about to put together. Thanks to all of your sugestions I wil change the slasa for fresh vegies and the corn for frozen one. - 3/8/10
8MYWAYHERE

Incredible!

Very quick. Added red pepper for color. 1 cup = 1 serving. Topped with Mexican Blend cheese and sour cream. Served with my Cheddar and Sausage biscuit, perfect lunch. Yum. - 2/21/10
HONKYJOHN

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Danny boy likes it. Lip Smakkin down home slap yur nee good! i GIVE THIS ONE 5 HOGS UP!
- 2/19/10
SUNNYDJ1971

Sound good, can't wait to try it! - 2/19/10
MOLLY2222

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Sounds Delicious - 12/31/09
PATERMAS1

This recipe is quick to prepare (the brown rice takes the longest) and tasty. - 11/23/09
GAEA3070

Incredible!

Great and easy! - 6/28/09
DBULLARD2

Incredible!

2 alternates for something different occasionally: use Tiger Sauce (really yum!), use BBQ sauce. I love the salsa, though, too!!! Adding cilantro (my favorite) really took it to a #5!!! Thanks. - 6/28/09
NAYNAY69

Incredible!

I LOVED this one. My husband and son likes HB meat added to theirs but I add extra tomatoes and bell peppers to mine with some chicken and freeze mine to eat on whenever Im craving it! Thanks a ton! - 5/16/09
NIAFRANCES

Very Good

This is very tasty, easy to make, and the leftovers are good. I used petite white frozen corn and a pineapple salsa I had on hand. I'm looking forward to making it again with a spicier salsa. - 4/11/09
MAMASZOEYBABY

Incredible!

I had this tonight it was very good. Used pace salsa med hot, and it was yummy. Served it in a warm pita. - 4/3/09
GRANNYS5

sounds really fantastic. can't wait to try it. Thanks - 3/5/09
PEDESS

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I served it with chicken to make it more filling. Very yummy! - 3/1/09
VLDUNCAN

Very Good

Made this for dinner tonight. Messed up by using a can of Rotel instead of the Salsa and it was too bland. Added salsa to just my helping and it was much better. Must make sure all added ingredients are really well drained or it will be too wet. - 2/18/09
BRAMBO58

Incredible!

This was excellent. Added cilantro and used frozen corn. My wife and I both really liked this. I've used it as a side dish and have used it to fill corn tortillas. - 2/16/09
JIBBIE49

sounds good. - 2/13/09
TAMI19631

Bad

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Tried this tonight. I used brown rice in it. It was quick and tasted good. - 2/10/09
NAVYVET59

This sounds like a great recipe. It is healthy and easy to make. I will use homeade salsa and dried black beans instead of canned an then corn that I canned myself so that I know how much less sodium there will be in it,as I use little to no salt when I can or preserve. - 2/7/09
GRANMABOAT

Very Good

This is a standard at my house. No can food or instant though. Yes, now that I'm a stay at home girl I have the time. - 2/6/09
SUGARPUNK52

Very Good

I used pinto beans.This is vey good.Easy too.A salad and a piece of bread and you've gor a great supper. - 2/6/09
BOOPBETTY7

This sounds great I am sure to try this soon.
Anything in a tortilla sounds good to me. I grew up eating tortilas on a daily basis. - 2/5/09
RICCILYNN

Incredible!

one of my favorites! I tell everyone about it! - 2/5/09
LINDALEEDEE

Incredible!

Wow, only 4 points for WW. Fast and so easy to do quick. - 2/5/09
BLUEBERRYHILL

I can't wait to make this ... sounds easy and DEElicious! - 2/5/09
PATDOLL3

Incredible!

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm good - 2/5/09
LTAYLOR7

Incredible!

Everything about this receipe is good. Flavor, easy and inexpensive to make. - 2/5/09
DMSGLASS

Wow! another awesome sounding recipe to try that is simple to make. I love the idea of making up a large batch of brown rice and keeping it in the refrigerator and just reheating as needed. I got a new rice cooker that has a brown rice setting on it. YEA! - 2/5/09
JODY1941

deffinately will try!!!!!!! - 2/5/09
DONNAEDA

I will try this, This would make a wonderful lunch - 2/5/09
TBATTEY

Good

Quik & Easy - 2/5/09
XSHEWOLFX

Incredible!

I just lOVE this, i use this type of method with rice for a lot of vegetables and beans. It fills you up and the calories are low. - 2/5/09
SPARKLE72023

Very Good

Good, easy-to-make vegetarian dish. I liked the cilantro suggestion from one of the other comments. Can't wait to try it today at dinner. - 2/5/09
8MOREB4

Incredible!

easy and good! What a concept. - 2/5/09
KADLE39

Yummo, its all I can say - 2/1/09
SNOEBUD

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

yummy - 12/25/08
ICEDREGULAR

Incredible!

So easy to make. The longest wait is for cooking your brown rice. Very filling and great as an entree or side. - 9/23/08
MIRANDAKELLY

Incredible!

Super easy to make, very tasty (I ate in a tortilla wrap) and quite filling. Will make again for sure! - 7/10/08
CHATERJOY

Good

For my tastes this was a little too plain. It was easy to make and I can see where it would be liked by many and it is a very easy and economical dish. - 7/6/08
PLATINUM755

haven't made it yet, but sounds quick and delicious - 6/28/08
JHEN511

Very Good

This is a great recipe. Tastes great, quick to make & it gave me a lot of energy even after a long day! - 6/21/08
TZH4145

It sopunds great as a side dish or even as a main dish. - 6/20/08
NUMBER23

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

yummy! - 6/19/08

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