The Best Baked Rice and Beans

Name: The Best Baked Rice and Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 3 cups basmati rice; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (16 ounce) jar tomato salsa; 2 cups chicken broth

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This Spanish-style baked beans and rice dish is incredibly delicious. Due to certain worldwide events, I've been getting many requests for easy, hearty recipes that can be made using basic dry and canned goods. This recipe is all that and more. You'll also see a fantastic, foolproof way of making perfect rice every time. Garnish with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, if you like.

By Chef John

Updated on April 14, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

3 cups basmati rice
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup olive oil
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) jar tomato salsa
2 cups chicken broth

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Pour rice into a casserole dish; season with chili powder, salt, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Pour in olive oil and stir until rice is thoroughly coated. Add beans, salsa, and broth; stir until evenly combined. Cover very tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove the foil; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.

Chef's Notes:

Any long-grain white rice will work in this recipe.

You can use paprika instead of chili powder.

You can use melted butter instead of olive oil.

You can use any canned beans of your choice. Pintos would be great, as would black beans.

You can use water instead of chicken broth.

Once you unwrap the dish from the oven, make sure the rice is fully cooked before fluffing it with a fork. If it's not, re-cover and continue baking until tender.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

422	Calories
9g	Fat
76g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 422
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 1344mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 76g	28%
Dietary Fiber 8g	30%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 2mg	10%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 200mg	4%

* 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.