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Southwest Black Bean & Rice Fiesta Bento Box

Southwest Black Bean & Rice Fiesta Bento Box Meals

Want a filling, flavor-packed meal-prep lunch that reheats beautifully all week long? This Southwest Black Bean & Rice Fiesta Bento Box delivers savory, taco-spiced rice and beans loaded with vegetables, and it comes together with an oil-free cooking method that keeps things genuinely light.
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Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert, Hot Summer Days, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 184
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • This recipe keeps things straightforward relying on pantry staples and fresh vegetables. Here's exactly what you need.
  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice or white rice
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 to 3 Roma tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 15 oz can black beans
  • 1 cup sweet corn cooked

Equipment

  • This recipe keeps the tool list simple. Here's what to grab:
  • Large skillet (for sautéing and simmering everything together)
  • Medium pot (for cooking the rice)
  • Sharp knife and cutting board (for dicing onion, pepper, garlic, and tomatoes)
  • Wooden spoon for stirring
  • Meal prep containers (for portioning out the finished dish)
  • No stand mixer, no food processor, no complicated equipment. A skillet and a pot handle the entire cooking process.

Method
 

  1. Step 1- Cook the Rice
  2. Rinse and cook the rice according to the package instructions, setting it aside once done.
  3. Step 2 - Prep the Vegetables
  4. Finely dice the onion and bell pepper. Mince the garlic and dice the tomatoes while the vegetables sauté.
  5. Step 3- Sauté the Onion and Pepper
  6. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the onion and bell pepper for 8 to 10 minutes. For an oil-free method, use about 3 tablespoons of broth or water, adding more as needed to prevent sticking.
  7. Step 4- Add Garlic and Seasoning
  8. Once the onion turns translucent, add the minced garlic and taco seasoning. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  9. Step 5- Build the Sauce
  10. Reduce the heat and add the tomato sauce, nutritional yeast, rinsed and drained black beans, sweet corn, and diced tomatoes. Stir and simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes.
  11. Step 6- Combine with Rice
  12. Once the rice finishes cooking, add it to the skillet and stir well. Heat for another 5 minutes to let all the flavors combine. Salt to taste if desired.
  13. Step 7- Serve
  14. Serve with your favorite toppings, like avocado, cilantro, dairy-free cheese shreds, or a squeeze of fresh lime.

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Serving)

Here's exactly what you're getting per serving, based on 8 total servings from this recipe:
  • Calories- 184 kcal
  • Carbohydrates- 37g
  • Protein- 8g
  • Fat- 1g
  • Saturated Fat- 0.3g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat- 1g
  • Monounsaturated Fat- 0.4g
  • Potassium- 530mg
  • Fiber- 7g
  • Sugar- 4g
  • Vitamin A- 526 IU
  • Vitamin C- 22mg
  • Calcium- 40mg
  • Iron- 2mg