Meals with beans and rice
Beans and rice together form a complete protein — filling, cheap, and genuinely nutritious.
This combo works in dozens of cuisines. Here are the quickest versions.
Easy meal ideas
Simple rice and beans
Warm cooked beans with cumin and garlic, serve over rice.
Burrito bowl
Layer rice, beans, and any toppings in a bowl. Season with cumin and lime.
Bean and rice skillet
Fry onion and garlic, add beans and cooked rice, season and cook until everything is hot.
Stewed beans over rice
Simmer canned beans with garlic, onion, and spices for 15 minutes. Serve over rice.
How to stretch these ingredients
- Cumin, garlic, and lime are the three ingredients that make beans taste best
- Any bean works: black beans, pinto, chickpeas, kidney beans
- Add cheese on top to make it more filling
- A fried egg on top of a rice and bean bowl is always good
- Salsa or hot sauce adds flavor without extra cooking