MEXICAN RICE AND BEANS

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Spicy, delicious Mexican rice and beans.

Provided by Afzal Najam

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano pepper, and garlic; saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is completely coated in oil, about 2 minutes. Season with paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • 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. Remove from heat, keep covered, and let stand for at least 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 624.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

Ahmad Riaz
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this recipe. It's a great way to get some protein and fiber into my diet.


Study Zone
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This was a great way to use up some leftover beans. The rice was fluffy and the beans were creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Makayi Samuel
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually double the recipe so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Status Typist
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually add some shredded chicken or ground beef to the beans for extra protein.


Md Jiyadulislam
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this recipe was really good. The rice was cooked perfectly and the beans were very flavorful.


Biplobi Hasan Biplob
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This was easy to make and very flavorful. I added some chopped green peppers and onions to the beans and it was delicious.


Rfff 5555
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Osei Emmanuella
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Md Niyamot
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this recipe. It's a great way to get some protein and fiber into my diet.


Safeer Ali
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This was a great way to use up some leftover beans. The rice was fluffy and the beans were creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Koko Elia
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually double the recipe so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


momin ur
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually add some shredded chicken or ground beef to the beans for extra protein.


Fadumo321 Fadumo
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this recipe was really good. The rice was cooked perfectly and the beans were very flavorful.


Ameed King
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This was easy to make and very flavorful. I added some chopped green peppers and onions to the beans and it was delicious.


Aradhana Chhetri
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Brenden Widdowfield
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The rice was fluffy and the beans were creamy. I will definitely be making this again.