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Black Bean Soup
Rich, hearty black bean soup with smoky spices. Vegan, budget-friendly, and done in 35 minutes.
35 min6 servings
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Classic Rice and Beans
Perfectly seasoned rice and beans — the most satisfying budget meal you can make. Packed with protein and fiber, costs under $2 per serving, and tastes incredible.
Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min
Serves
4
Instructions
Ingredients listed when you need them.
All Ingredients
In the order you use them
Step 1 — Cook the rice
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Step 2 — Make the beans
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans or pinto beans (drained)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
Step 3 — Serve
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro
- Hot sauce
- Avocado slices (optional)
Nutrition
Per serving (estimate)
380
Calories
14g
Protein
70g
Carbs
6g
Fat
12g
Fiber
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