Zesty Bugs (Black Beans) & Rice


4 of 5 (1)
member ratings
Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 228.4
  • Total Fat: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 470.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 46.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
  • Protein: 7.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Zesty Bugs (Black Beans) & Rice calories by ingredient


Introduction

A great dish the kids will even like, we always called it bugs since the beans looked like bugs! Very simple but very healthy. This is a dish I grew up eating and we always loved it. Black beans & rice with salsa to top. Great with addins as well. A great Vegetarian dish! A great dish the kids will even like, we always called it bugs since the beans looked like bugs! Very simple but very healthy. This is a dish I grew up eating and we always loved it. Black beans & rice with salsa to top. Great with addins as well. A great Vegetarian dish!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 cup DRY Brown rice
    1 can Black beans (15-16oz/1-1.5 cups)
    2 cups Vegetable broth (could use chicken broth instead)

    Salsa for topping (not included in recipe nutrition info since everyone likes different amts)

Directions

Cook rice according to package directions.

When rice is done add in black beans and mix well. Top with Salsa. Can also add in other veggies to make it more interesting. We like to add in Birds Eye Steamfresh Southwest corn.

Makes 4 large portions.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HEALTHYJEN2009.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


  • no profile photo

    Very Good
    Simple for nights you need something quick. Very satisfying. - 10/27/09