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Slow Cooker Mexican Rice Bowl (Great For Meal Prep!)
This slow cooker Mexican rice bowl, shared by one of our LEL readers, is about to be your new weeknight go-to! Packed with ultra-filling ingredients and endless ways to customize, this vegan-friendly crockpot dish is a total winner. Just toss everything in, let it simmer, and come back to an easy, fiesta-ready meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
638 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice any brown long grain or wild rice works well here, 190 g
- 1 oz can crushed tomatoes 425 g, then you'll use the can to measure out a bit of water!
- 1 oz can black beans do not drain, 425 g
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 leek chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- ½ red onion chopped
Instructions
- Layer: In your slow cooker, layer the rice > tomatoes > ½ can of water > black beans> all of the garlic and spices > all of the veggies. Do not stir.
- Cook: Slow cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. Stir at this point, put the lid back on, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 more hours until rice is fully cooked and veggies are soft.
- Serve: Serve warm! I like it over a bed of greens with a touch of sour cream.
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Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days. Reheat them in the microwave or on the stove before serving.
- If you swap brown rice for white rice, keep in mind white rice has a slightly different texture and shorter cooking time.
- Use it as a vegan burrito or taco filling! Simply spoon the bean and rice mixture onto corn or flour tortillas, then add your favorite toppings and condiments.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
638kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
124.4g
(41%)
Protein
31.1g
(62%)
Fat
3.5g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.7g
(4%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
803mg
(33%)
Potassium
1970mg
(42%)
Fiber
23.6g
(94%)
Sugar
12.6g
(25%)
Calcium
244mg
(24%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 638
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 638kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 124.4g | 41% |
| Protein | 31.1g | 62% |
| Fat | 3.5g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 803mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1970mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 23.6g | 94% |
| Sugar | 12.6g | 25% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 24% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.