Meals with rice, beans, and cheese
Rice, beans, and cheese is a complete meal — carbs, protein, and fat all in one bowl.
Add a little seasoning and it goes from boring to genuinely satisfying.
Easy meal ideas
Cheesy rice and bean bowl
Layer warm rice and seasoned beans, top with melted cheese.
Burrito bowl
Combine rice, beans, and cheese in a bowl with any toppings you have.
Cheesy bean and rice skillet
Heat beans and rice together in a pan, stir in cheese until melted.
Rice and bean quesadilla
Fill a tortilla with rice, beans, and cheese, cook until crispy.
How to stretch these ingredients
- Season beans with cumin, garlic, and lime for much better flavor
- Any melting cheese works — cheddar is the classic choice
- Sour cream or salsa makes this feel like a proper meal
- Add any hot sauce you have for heat
- A squeeze of lime at the end is a simple but big improvement