From Better Homes and Gardens

This colorful one-dish meal goes together quickly and is sure to please the whole family.

Chicken with Black Beans and Rice

From Family Circle

Let these cheesy black bean and rice cakes star in a vegetarian dinner.

Tex-Mex Risotto Cakes With Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce

From Better Homes and Gardens

Each serving of this full-flavored combo provides one-fourth of the fiber, half of the vitamin C, and three-quarters of the vitamin A you need for a day, plus enough protein to make it a main dish.

Black Beans Brazilian-Style

From Better Homes and Gardens

Take your choice of black, garbanzo, or kidney beans for this vegetarian main dish.

Hearty Rice Skillet

From Betty Crocker

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Rice and beans take a flavor leap forward with garlic and oregano for zip and--to dress things up--diced red bell pepper.

Spicy Black Beans and Rice

From MorningStar Farms

Black Bean and Rice Bake

From RO*TEL

Rice, black beans, zesty tomatoes, and corn combine with cheddar cheese soup in one bowl and baked -- perfect for a vegetarian weeknight meal.

Southwest Rice and Bean Bake

From EatingWell

These crispy fried patties get a swift kick from the easy-to-make bean-and-salsa accompaniment. Instant brown rice only takes about 10 minutes, a great shortcut on a busy night. Garnish with sour cream and scallions.

Rice & Corn Cakes with Spicy Black Beans

From RO*TEL

Rice and beans cooked with chicken and zesty tomatoes in a slow cooker for a no-fuss meal.

Fiesta Chicken with Rice and Beans

From Better Homes and Gardens

Chicken, beans, chayote (a gourd popular in Central America), and cheese combine for a full-flavored filling in this burrito recipe.

Black Bean and Chayote Burritos

From Diabetic Living

Beans are loaded with soluble fiber, which lowers blood sugar. For even more fiber and nutrients, substitute brown rice for the white in this recipe.

Salsa, Black Bean, and Rice Salad

From RO*TEL

Cajun-style spicy black beans and brown rice create a memorable meatless meal only minutes away.

Cajun Black Beans and Brown Rice

From VELVEETA®

Taco Chicken