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Slow Cooker Black Beans and Rice ~ This crock pot meal is easy, flavorful, and budget-friendly!

Slow Cooker Black Beans and Rice

A hearty and healthy, high protein, budget-friendly meal, ready to serve in about 3 hours!
5 from 16 votes
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beans, dairy free, rice, slow cooker, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 348kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup chunky tomato-based salsa
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare a 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray or liner.
  • Add black beans, water, rice, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir just enough to combine.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat for 3 hours, until the rice is cooked through. Do not stir during the cooking time; this will result in mushy rice.
  • Remove lid, fluff rice gently with a fork, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1423mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 5mg
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