Mexican Rice and Beans
"This Mexican rice and beans dish offers a delightful and spicy flavor."
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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 the pot from the heat, keep covered, and let stand for at least 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Notes
If desired, you can use green bell pepper instead of poblano and chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
Nutrition
Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 624mgPotassium: 413mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 3mg
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