Description
Hearty Mexican rice and beans bring comfort and zest to your dinner table. Balanced spices and rich flavors create a classic Latin American dish you’ll savor with genuine culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups / 1 can (540 milliliters) cooked black beans or pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup / 200 grams white basmati rice (thoroughly washed)
- 1 cup / 125 grams frozen corn kernels (or fresh corn)
- 1 cup / 240 milliliters low-sodium vegetable broth (or as required)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 ½ cups / 200 grams onion, chopped
- 1 cup / 150 grams green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup / 150 grams red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups / 100 grams green onion, chopped (garnish)
- ½ to ¾ cup / 20 to 30 grams cilantro (coriander leaves), chopped (garnish)
Spices, Sauce, and Extras:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup / 175 milliliters strained tomatoes / passata / tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 ¾ teaspoons pink himalayan salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: lime or lemon juice to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (drizzle)
Instructions
- Meticulously rinse rice under cold water until the liquid becomes transparent, allowing complete drainage of excess moisture. Separately, drain black beans and set aside.
- Select a spacious cooking vessel with wide dimensions. Warm olive oil and introduce diced onions, vibrant bell peppers, sprinkling salt to enhance caramelization. Sauté at moderate temperature until vegetables develop golden-brown edges.
- When onions reach a rich caramel tone, introduce minced garlic and toast briefly until aromatic. Incorporate strained tomatoes, ground cumin, paprika, and cayenne, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious spice mixture.
- Combine washed rice, prepared black beans, sweet corn kernels, additional seasoning, and vegetable broth into the aromatic base. Stir gently, allowing ingredients to integrate. Bring liquid to a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce heat.
- Cover the pot, reducing temperature to low, and allow rice to steam and absorb flavors for approximately 15 minutes. Ensure rice remains tender yet maintains individual grain structure.
- Remove lid, extinguish heat source. Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions and cilantro. Drizzle with zesty lemon juice and olive oil, folding ingredients delicately to preserve rice texture.
- Allow dish to rest, covered, for five minutes, enabling flavors to meld. This vibrant preparation offers excellent storage potential, remaining delectable for 3-4 days when refrigerated.
Notes
- Guaranteed to become a family favorite with its bold, vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors that dance on your taste buds.
- Meal prep champions will love how this one-pot wonder comes together quickly and stores beautifully for convenient weekday lunches.
- Budget-friendly ingredients transform simple pantry staples into a nutritious, protein-packed dish that satisfies hunger and delights senses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg