Easy Spanish Rice and Beans (Mexican Rice)
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4.5
Easy Spanish Rice and Beans (Mexican Rice)
Description
This recipe begins by toasting the uncooked long-grain rice in oil until golden, which adds a nutty flavor and firm texture. Chopped onion and garlic are cooked with the rice to soften and contribute savory aromatics. The rice is then simmered covered in vegetable broth until tender and all liquid is absorbed. Salsa is stirred in for acidity and flavor, and drained kidney beans are added last to heat through without losing texture.
The result is a vegetable-forward Spanish style rice with a mild tang from the salsa and a soft, fluffy rice texture complemented by complemented kidney beans. The dish can serve as a vegetarian side or a simple standalone meal.
Leftovers store well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days. If the rice becomes too soft or mushy, cooking uncovered on low heat helps evaporate excess moisture. Portions to cook can be estimated at about a third of a cup uncooked rice per person.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp neutral cooking oil 30 mL, generic cooking oil
- 2 cups long-grain white rice like basmati, 350 g, uncooked
- ½ cup white onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth 720 mL
- 1 cup salsa 240 g
- 1 oz can Kidney Beans drained and rinsed, 425 g
Instructions
- Toast Rice: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium/high. Add rice and toast until the grains begin to turn golden brown, stirring often, about 7 minutes.
- Cook Until Tender: Reduce heat to medium and add onion and garlic, continuing to cook until onion is soft. Add broth, cover, and cook until rice is tender and broth is absorbed. About 15 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in salsa then beans and serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- If rice gets mushy, cook uncovered on low heat to evaporate excess water.
- Plan roughly ⅓ cup uncooked rice per person for servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 62.6g | 21% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 23% |
| Fat | 7.2g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 810mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 583mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 26% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 7% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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