Tex-Mex Rice and Beans
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5
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
372 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Tex-Mex Rice and Beans
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Get your fill of super flavorful Tex Mex rice and beans, seasoned with garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Make it a meal or serve as a side.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 2 cups long grain white rice basmati or jasmine
- 4 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 (15 ounce can) black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 medium lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet with lid or 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Dice 1 medium white onion and add to the pan. Cook until the onion starts to soften, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 2 cups long grain white rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is golden and toasted, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add in 4 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and 2 teaspoons chili powderook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Drain and rinse 1 (15 ounce can) black beans. Add to the pan along with 1/4 cup tomato sauceand 3 cups chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, until the rice is cooked through. Turn off the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Use a fork to fluff the rice. Serve garnished with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro. Cut 1 medium lime into wedges for squeezing over the top. Season with salt, to taste.
Notes
- The salt content of black beans and chicken broth varies so keep that in mind and add additional salt as needed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
275mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
265IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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9 reviews
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