Avocado, Rice, & Beans
1 (14-oz.) cans black beans or other available, low sodium
½ cup Brown rice uncooked
1 Avocado
Spices (optional) black pepper, garlic powder, ground cumin
Supplies You'll Need:
Can opener
Wooden spoon
Medium pot or rice cooker
Small saucepan or small bowl
Sharp knife
1
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil with ½ tsp. salt (optional). Stir in rice. Cover and cook over low heat until water is absorbed, about 45 minutes, or cook rice in a rice cooker.
2
Meanwhile, rinse and drain beans. Add desired spices.Cook over low heat in a small saucepan, or in the microwave.
3
Cut avocado into slices or dice into small pieces. Serve rice with beans on top, and garnish with avocado pieces.
Tip: Try adding toppings to dish like hot sauce, salsa, sauteed greens, or a fried egg.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings
Serving size
2 cups
- Amount per serving
- Calories504
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17g22%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Sodium 258mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 76g28%
- Dietary Fiber 20g72%
- Protein 17g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This recipe was adapted from eatfresh.org.
Ingredients
1 (14-oz.) cans black beans or other available, low sodium
½ cup Brown rice uncooked
1 Avocado
Spices (optional) black pepper, garlic powder, ground cumin
Supplies You'll Need:
Can opener
Wooden spoon
Medium pot or rice cooker
Small saucepan or small bowl
Sharp knife
