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    Home » Recipes

    Black Bean and Zucchini Rice Skillet

    Published: Mar 20, 2020 · Modified: May 14, 2022 by Emily

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    Black Bean and Zucchini Rice Skillet is full of healthy, vegetarian ingredients. This easy bean dinner is made in just one pot, and in under 20 minutes. Healthy ✅ Easy ✅ Fast ✅. The skillet recipe is a win-win-win!

    A close up photo of Black beans, zucchini, rice and diced tomatoes in a skillet.  Cheddar cheese is melted all over the top.  The words "20 min black bean and zucchini rice skillet" are written in a red banner across the top.  TheIncredibleBulks.com
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    Sometimes when you're looking for a cheap and easy dinner, you have to sacrifice taste or nutrition. Not with this simple recipe. It's packed with healthy ingredients, like beans, zucchini, and rice. Flavored with garlic, oregano, and thyme, it's not lacking flavor.

    Oh, and the best part? It's all made in just one skillet. Wahoo! Only one dish to clean!

    Plus, the whole thing comes together in just about 20 minutes. It's a perfect weeknight dinner.

    Ingredients

    • Zucchini
    • Onion
    • Bell pepper
    • Black beans
    • Can of diced tomatoes
    • Garlic powder
    • Oregano
    • Thyme
    • Instant white rice
    • Shredded cheddar cheese

    Black beans are an ingredient you can find in the bulk section of your grocery store. I highly recommend using fresh beans over canned any time you can. They are less expensive and taste SO MUCH BETTER!

    I usually make a big batch either on the stove or in the Instant Pot and then freeze them in 1 ½ cup portions, which is the size of a can of beans.

    You can use fresh or canned black beans in this recipe.

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in a large skillet and sauté onions, peppers, and zucchini for about 5 mins.
    2. Add drained beans, undrained tomatoes, water, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
    3. Add in rice and stir well. Cover and cook on the lowest heat setting possible for 7 mins. Stir halfway through to prevent the rice from burning on the bottom.
    4. Once the rice is soft, sprinkle with cheese and cover until cheese is melted. Salt and pepper individual servings to taste.
    Black Beans, diced tomatoes, rice, peppers, zucchini and are all shown in a skillet. Cheddar Cheese is melted all over the top. theincrediblebulks.com

    Substitutions

    • Regular rice can also be used instead of Minute Rice. Once again, however, this will significantly increase your cooking time. Regular rice will take about 20 mins to soften, while Minute rice takes seven minutes. You can also substitute for brown rice, which will take at least 30 mins to simmer.
    • This is a very versatile recipe so make it according to your taste. You could add different veggies in, like carrots or mushrooms. Change up this recipe with the seasoning you use. We love Thyme and oregano in it, but Cumin and Chili Powder would be delicious too. I always love a great tex-mex skillet recipe! Get creative and add your favorite flavors.

    Nutrition

    I used Very Well Fit's Recipe Analyzer to create this nutrition label.

    a food nutrition label.

    This recipe is great because it is low in calories, but still has a decent amount of protein per serving. It also has a significant amount of iron and calcium in in. This recipe is gluten-free. It is not allowed on the Whole30 or Keto diet because of the beans.

    A white bowl is full of Black bean and Zucchini Rice.  A fork is digging in and a blue napkin is on the side.  TheIncredibleBulks.com

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    a skillet with beans, tomatoes, rice and melted cheese

    Black Bean and Zuchinni Rice Skillet

    Black Bean and Zucchini Rice Skillet is a low cost, easy and vegetarian meal. It's a win-win-win!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 260kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 zucchini, sliced and quartered
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 1 bell pepper, diced
    • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
    • 1¼ cup water (or vegetable or chicken broth)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon thyme
    • 1 ½ cup instant white rice, uncooked
    • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a large skillet and sauté onions, peppers and zucchini for about 5 mins.
    • Add drained beans, undrained tomatoes, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
    • Add in rice and stir well. Cover and cook on the lowest heat setting possible for 7 mins. Stir half way through to prevent rice burning on the bottom.
    • Once rice is soft, sprinkle with cheese and cover until cheese is melted. Salt and pepper individual servings to taste.
    Please give this recipe a rating!Or leave me a comment to let me know what you think

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6g | Sodium: 394mg | Calcium: 186mg | Sugar: 4.5g | Fiber: 4.6g | Potassium: 490mg | Cholesterol: 20mg | Calories: 260kcal | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Fat: 9.7g | Protein: 11.1g | Carbohydrates: 33.1g | Iron: 3mg

    Recipe adapted from Ready Set Eat

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    Comments

    1. Susan says

      March 20, 2020 at 2:50 pm

      Yum! This looks amazing and simple - the perfect combination for me! Thanks for sharing, I've bookmarked your page and will be back for more recipes!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 20, 2020 at 4:53 pm

        Thank you so much! You are so kind. I hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    2. Cherie says

      May 06, 2020 at 5:20 am

      Hey!!! I love this blog you made. Very professional looking! And I will definitely try this recipe. I’ll bookmark this blog for sure. Way to go!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 06, 2020 at 12:10 pm

        Thanks Cherie! You're the best!

        Reply
    3. Freya says

      April 19, 2022 at 11:07 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh this was such a delicious supper dish and is going to be on permanent rotation! I use vegan cheese to melt on top and it’s perfect!

      Reply
    4. Jan says

      April 19, 2022 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      I had all these veggies in the fridge ready to be used, turned out great and filling! And I love one pot meals, saves so much time during clean up.

      Reply
    5. Marcellina says

      April 19, 2022 at 11:32 pm

      5 stars
      Really tasty and flavorsome! All the family loved it and it's a perfect mid week meal for us!

      Reply
    6. Keri says

      April 20, 2022 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      I love a one pot meal, and this was just what I was looking for. Super easy to make, family friendly and very tasty. Thank you!

      Reply
    7. Linda says

      April 20, 2022 at 5:15 am

      5 stars
      I made this all for myself to enjoy for lunch all week long. It was just right for some afternoon fuel. I did use cooked brown rice instead of the minute rice, and it worked just fine. Can't wait to try it again with some different flavorings to mix it up!

      Reply
    8. Keri says

      April 21, 2022 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      I loved how simple and delicious this skillet recipe was. The whole family loved it!

      Reply
    9. Lilly says

      April 21, 2022 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      This black bean and zucchini skillet is so filling! It has been perfect for lunch and dinner today!

      Reply
    10. Jerika says

      April 21, 2022 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love this Black Bean and Zucchini Rice Skillet!:) So delicious and healthy too. Thanks!:)

      Reply
    11. Tyanne says

      April 22, 2022 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this is vegetarian!

      Reply
    12. kyleigh says

      April 24, 2022 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      Perfect, easy weeknight meal!

      Reply

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