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Overhead photo of Cheesy Rice and Beans plated and ready to eat
Budget Meals

Cheesy Rice and Beans

Pantry-cheap, calorie-dense, and ready in fifteen minutes.

⏱ Prep 5m 🔥 Cook 15m 🍽 2 servings
560 cal 22g protein 78g carbs 16g fat
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice.

  2. 2

    Stir in the black beans and cumin, and heat through.

  3. 3

    Melt in the shredded cheddar.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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