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A skillet filled with a mixture of rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, garnished with chopped cilantro.
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Southwest Beans and Rice

This quick and easy Southwest Beans and Rice recipe is a cheesy, one-skillet meal packed with flavor—ready in under 30 minutes!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesy beans and rice, easy beans and rice recipe, quick rice and beans recipe, Southwest Beans and Rice
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 470kcal
Author Kat Jeter & Melinda Machado

Ingredients

  • 1 can Black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Corn drained
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Chili powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 cups Cooked rice
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring to combine ingredients.
  • Add the cooked rice to the mixture and stir. Cook until heated through.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and continue to cook until cheese has melted.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 757IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 3mg