High-Protein Creamy Cilantro-Lime White Beans & Rice Skillet is a delicious meal. It is prepared in thirty minutes, so we can prepare it quickly for lunch or dinner. This Creamy Cilantro-Lime White Beans & Rice Skillet has 13 g of protein in one serving. It contains white beans, brown rice, cream cheese, garlic, olive oil, onion, poblano pepper, spinach, lime juice, lime zest, & fresh cilantro. These are simple items that we can easily find in stores. This meal can be made dairy-free by using vegan cream cheese, so it is good for a vegetarian as well as a dairy-free diet. This skillet stores easily, so it is good for meal prep purposes. Serve this High-Protein Creamy Cilantro-Lime White Beans & Rice Skillet with cucumber salad, roasted broccoli, or whole-grain bread.
STATS:
- Caloric Count: 350 kcal
- Required Prep Duration: Ten minutes
- Serving size: 1 & ½ cups
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Big skillet + lid
- Cutting board
- Microplane
- Knife
- Measuring cup
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons
- Can opener
- Microwave
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- One small yellow onion
- 1 medium poblano pepper
- 3 medium cloves garlic
- ¼ tsp. salt + ⅛ tsp.
- 1 & ½ cups unsalted vegetable broth
- One can no-salt-added white beans
- 1 pack microwavable brown rice
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 package baby spinach
- One tsp. grated lime zest
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro
INGREDIENT NOTES:
OLIVE OIL:
- Include the olive oil to sauté the peppers and onions and it also provides the savory taste. It will also provide good fat content in the dish.
YELLOW ONION:
- Add the onions to provide the light sweet & savory flavor in dish. Cook the onions till it gets soft so it mixes perfectly with rice & beans.
POBLANO PEPPER:
- Put the pepper in the dish to include the light spice in the dish. You would remove the seeds & membrane if you want to lessen the spiciness.
GARLIC:
- Include the garlic to add the savory flavor in the dish and cook the garlic with vegetables so it doesn’t get brown.
SALT:
- Add the salt to enhance to taste of dish and vegetables. Include the salt as you like.
UNSALTED VEGETABLE BROTH:
- Include the vegetable broth to provide a flavorful foundation and help mix the beans & rice. We have to utilize the unsalted broth to add the salt as we like.
WHITE BEANS:
- Include the beans to add the vegan protein & fiber in the skillet. We have to wash and drain all the water to eliminate the excess sodium.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Add the soft cream cheese cubes to make the smooth & indulgent sauce. Mix the cream cheese in hot broth so it melts & don’t form lumps.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We have to prepare the items and cook the brown rice as mentioned.
- Include oil in pan & cook it on a moderate flame.
- Put the onions, salt, & poblano pepper in and cook for 5 to 6 minutes till the vegetables get soft.
- Include the garlic & cook for 30-60 seconds or till it becomes aromatic.
- Include the vegetable broth, and then add the rinsed white beans.
- Now leave the mixture to simmer gently & cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Now include the cooked brown rice and stir properly till it combines.
- Decrease the flame then includes the cream cheese and mix softly till it melts to form the creamy sauce.
- Include the baby spinach and cook for two to three minutes till the leaves start to wilt.
- Add the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, & salt and mix.
- Put the pan on the shelf and sprinkle the cilantro leaves & serve the dish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH SALADS:
- Cucumber and Tomato Salad
- Avocado Salad
- Mixed Green Salad
- Cabbage Slaw
ROASTED VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Broccoli
- Roasted Zucchini
- Garlic Green Beans
- Roasted Bell Peppers
PROTEIN-RICH SIDES:
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Grilled Tofu
- Baked Salmon
- Crispy Chickpeas
BREADS AND GRAINS:
- Whole-Grain Bread
- Whole-Wheat Tortillas
- Corn Tortillas
- Quinoa Salad
FRESH TOPPINGS:
- Diced Avocado
- Extra Lime Wedges
- Fresh Cilantro
- Sliced Jalapeños
TIPS:
- We have to add the soft cream cheese cubes so it doesn’t form the lumps.
- Cook the dish on a low flame after adding the cream cheese so the sauce will not remain grainy.
- Include some vegetable broth in the dish to alter the texture if required.
- Wash & drain the beans to eliminate the additional liquid so the dish will not become salty.
- Serve the dish with tofu, grilled chicken, or additional white beans to increase the protein.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the cooled dish to the box and store for three to four days.
FREEZER:
- Transfer the cooled mixture to the container and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Can I utilize different varieties of beans?
- Yes, include the cannellini beans, navy beans, or great northern beans instead.
Would we add the fresh cooked brown rice?
- Yes, we would add the freshly cooked brown rice after the beans & broth get simmered.
How to prepare the non-dairy recipe?
- We can add the vegan cream cheese to make the non-dairy dish.
Is this dish spicy?
- This dish is mildly spicy as it has poblano peppers in it. We can remove the membranes & seeds to add a milder taste.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 350 kcal
Net carbs: 40 g
Serving: 1
Iron: 3.5 mg
Total carbs: 48 g
Serving size: 1 & ½ cups
Vitamin A: 3,000 IU
Fiber: 8 g
Calcium: 150 mg
Protein: 13 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Potassium: 650 mg
