Wholesome Black Bean & Rice Bowl

A simple yet satisfying no-cook bowl packed with fiber-rich black beans, brown rice, fresh spinach, and walnuts, finished with a bright and savory dressing.

• Prep: 10 min
• Total: 10 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.18/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sodium
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Halal
• Kosher

Tags

• no-cook
• quick
• healthy
• budget-friendly
• savory
• comfort food

Ingredients

• 2 cup brown rice (cooled)
• 1 can black beans (rinsed, drained)
• 2 cup baby spinach
• 1 cup yellow bell pepper (chopped)
• 0.75 cup walnuts (chopped)
• 4 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white vinegar, garlic powder, dried oregano, and black pepper to form the dressing.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, rinsed black beans, baby spinach, chopped yellow bell pepper, and chopped walnuts.
3. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss until thoroughly mixed.
4. Divide the salad into two airtight containers for meal prepping. Refrigerate until ready to eat.

Notes

Ensure brown rice is fully cooled before mixing. For best results, allow flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving. This bowl stores well for 2-3 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 485
• Protein: 21.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 48 g
• Fat: 28 g
• Fiber: 14.5 g
• Sodium: 110 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g