
Black Beans, Corn, and Yellow Rice Recipe
Black beans, corn, and yellow rice creates a vibrant, nutritious meal using simple pantry staples that come together beautifully in one satisfying dish. This colorful combination delivers complete proteins through the classic beans and rice pairing while sweet corn kernels add natural sweetness and appealing texture. Perfect as a hearty side dish or vegetarian main course, this economical recipe transforms basic ingredients into something special and filling.

I put this black beans, corn, and yellow rice together with what I had in my pantry. It makes a lot and is quite inexpensive. Serve with tortilla chips or as a filling for flour tortillas. It’s even better the next day.
Ingredients
1 ¼ cups water
1 (8 ounce) package yellow rice mix
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Directions
Bring water, rice, and olive oil to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice tender, and liquid absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Combine corn, black beans, lime juice, and cumin in a large bowl; stir in rice and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
100 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
15g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 100 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Sodium 195mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 2g | 4% |
Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
Calcium 15mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 5% |
Potassium 141mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.