Best 4 Ww Spanish Rice And Beans Recipes
If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, look no further than Spanish rice and beans. This classic dish is packed with flavor and is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. Whether you're following a Weight Watchers plan or not, you'll love this lightened-up version of Spanish rice and beans. It's made with healthy ingredients like brown rice and black beans, and it's seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices. Plus, it's easy to make in one pot, so you can have dinner on the table in no time.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SPANISH RICE AND BEANS
Spanish Rice and Beans uses pantry staples to create a nutritious and flavorful one pot meal. Vegetarian, gluten free, and a complete source of plant protein, this easy dinner will become a family favorite.
Provided by Jamie Vespa MS, RD
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet with a fitted lid over medium. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic, paprika, salt, chili powder, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne; cook 2 minutes, stirring often, until aromatic. Stir in rice; cook 2 minutes, until slightly translucent. Stir in tomatoes, beans, and broth (or water). Bring mixture to a boil, reduce to medium-low, and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare parsley oil (if using) by combining parsley, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil in a small bowl; stir well.
- Scatter olives over Spanish Beans and Rice and drizzle with parsley oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 kcal, Protein 12 g, Carbohydrate 69 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Fiber 8 g, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FLAVORFUL SPANISH RICE AND BEANS
Very flavorful, quick, and simple rice and beans with a Mexican twist.
Provided by Alicia
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring water, rice, and olive oil to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Mix in onion, sazon seasoning, adobo seasoning, garlic, and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add beans and olives and cook until liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Mix before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 2175.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
WW SPANISH RICE AND BEANS
This is a quick and easy reicpe to prepare. I serve it along side of recipe #225206. Hope you enjoy. This has 2 WW points for 3/4 cups of rice mixture.
Provided by teresas
Categories Rice
Time 28m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Combine, rice, beans, and salsa in a 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole; toss well.
- Cover with lid; microwave at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until hot.
SPANISH CHICKEN WITH RICE AND BEANS(6 WW POINTS)
Make and share this Spanish Chicken With Rice and Beans(6 Ww Points) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by punkyluv
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray large nonstick saucepan with Pam, place over med-high heat 30 seconds.
- Add bell pepper, onions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add chicken and cook until browned, 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in broth and tomato paste. Add rice, beans, tomatoes and black pepper.
- Cover and cook 20 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed.
- Uncover and cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.
- Makes 4 (1 1/2 c) servings, 6 points per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 153.3, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 27
Tips:
- Use day-old rice. This will help prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any excess starch and help the rice cook evenly.
- Use a flavorful broth. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even water can be used, but a flavorful broth will add more depth to the dish.
- Add some vegetables. Chopped onion, bell pepper, and corn are all great additions to Spanish rice and beans.
- Season the dish to taste. Salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder are all classic seasonings for Spanish rice and beans, but you can also add other spices to taste.
- Serve with your favorite toppings. Shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa are all popular toppings for Spanish rice and beans.
Conclusion:
Spanish rice and beans is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It is a one-pot dish, which means easy cleanup. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give Spanish rice and beans a try.
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