A registered dietitian shares an easy red beans with black rice recipe packed with fiber and longevity-boosting benefits.

The longevity all-star food is beans.

Beans and rice are a staple food in so many cultures around the world, Feller says.

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(And trust, the options are really endless.)

The preparation techniques vary depending on the home cook, as do the flavors, she says.

Its no secret that these small but mighty legumes are packed with tons of protein.

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But what else makes them so good for you?

For starters, beans are packed with fiber (our gut microbiomes BFF).

Not to mention, they have a whopping14 grams of plant-based protein per cup.

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Set Instant Pot to saute.

Cover and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 40 minutes.

Serve with a slice of lime, black rice, and avocado.

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How about some rich, fudgy black bean brownies for dessert?

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