Mexican Rice and Beans

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This Mexican beans and rice recipe is spicy and delicious.

Recipe by Afzal Najam
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 small poblano pepper, diced

  • 1 clove garlic, chopped

  • 1 cup basmati rice

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, poblano pepper, and garlic in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is completely coated in oil, about 2 minutes. Season with paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

  2. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and pinto beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. Remove the pot from the heat, keep covered, and let stand for at least 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Tips

If desired, you can use green bell pepper instead of poblano and chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

348 Calories
9g Fat
59g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 348
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 624mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 22%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 12mg 61%
Calcium 78mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 413mg 9%

* 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.

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