Cheesy Rice and Beans
This Cheesy Rice and Beans Recipe is an easy vegetarian, gluten free breakfast or dinner! Black beans & fried eggs makes this dish full of protein!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: black beans, cheesy, fried egg
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 527kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth
Cheesy Rice
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth or liquid amount per instructions on your rice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 oz freshly shredded pepperjack about 1 cup (or cheese of choice)
Black Beans
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
- salt to taste
Eggs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
Optional toppings
- Sour cream or greek yogurt
- salsa
- Cilantro
Cheesy Rice
Cook rice according to package instructions, but use chicken/vegetable broth instead of water and add in butter.
Once rice has cooked, fluff with a fork and gently stir in shredded cheese.
Eggs
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Melt butter in skillet.
Once melted, crack eggs into pan.
Cook for about 90 seconds, flip, and cook an additional 90 seconds - more or less depending on how runny you like your eggs.
Lightly salt and pepper the eggs.
Assembly
Divide the rice evenly amongst four plates or bowls.
Top with beans, eggs, and optional toppings!
Serve immediately.
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Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 3.8mg