Mexican Rice and Beans

Mexican Rice and Beans

Recipe by Afzal Najam from allrecipes.com

Dinner 35 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 348
  • Carbohydrate: 59g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Sugar: 4g

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