Cheesy Rice and Bean Skillet

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4.9

36 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    228 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Cheesy Rice and Bean Skillet

This one skillet cheesy rice and beans recipe makes a great quick and easy weeknight meal! It's flavorful, filling, and so delicious. Serve tortilla chips on the side!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1 poblano pepper seeds and stem removed, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 oz pinto beans rinsed and drained (can use black beans, cans
  • 16 oz salsa verde I use Herdez brand, jarred
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups brown rice can use quinoa, cooked or white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups Monterey jack cheese divided, shredded
  • cilantro for garnish, cilantro leaves, sliced green onions
  • avocado
  • green onion
  • tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a 12-inch cast iron skillet or large oven safe skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and poblano pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the beans, salsa verde, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the rice and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  6. Carefully transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Turn the oven to broil and broil for 2 minutes or until cheese is browned. Watch it closely.
  7. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, avocado, and green onions. Serve warm with tortilla chips, if desired.

Notes

  • If you don’t have an oven safe skillet, you can transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese and bake.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 718mg (30%) Potassium 281mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 861IU (17%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 225mg (23%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 718mg 30%
Potassium 281mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 861IU 17%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 225mg 23%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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