Mexican Rice and Beans Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mexican Rice and Beans Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion

diced

1 small poblano pepper

diced

1 clove garlic

chopped

1 cup basmati rice

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 cups vegetable broth

1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans

rinsed and drained

Colorado Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion poblano pepper and garlic; saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice. Cook stirring occasionally until rice is completely coated in oil about 2 minutes. Season with paprika cumin oregano salt and pepper.

Step 2

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and pinto beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat keep covered and let stand for at least 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Rice and Beans Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 347.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.8g 20%

Carbohydrates: 59.2g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 6.9g 28%

Sugars: 3.9g

Fat: 8.8g 14%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 1286.2IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 12.2mg 20%

Folate: 67.8mcg 17%

Calcium: 77.7mg 8%

Iron: 3mg 16%

Magnesium: 38.3mg 14%

Potassium: 412.6mg 12%

Sodium: 624.3mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 78.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.