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Easy Spanish Rice and Beans (Mexican Rice)

With over 100 five-star reviews, this Spanish rice and beans recipe is a foolproof winner. We use a simple trick that keeps the ingredients list short, saves time, and packs in flavor. The secret? A can of salsa!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp oil 30 mL
  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice like basmati, 350 g
  • 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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Finish: Stir in salsa then beans and serve warm.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • How do you fix mushy Spanish Rice? If your rice is too mushy, it has too much water in it. Uncover the pan and cook on low to evaporate the water.
  • How much rice should I make per person? You'll want to cook roughly 1/3 cup uncooked rice per person.

Nutrition Information

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 (17%) Fiber 6.5g (26%) Sugar 3.3g (7%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% 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.