Cheap Veggie Beans and Rice Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Cheap Veggie Beans and Rice Recipe). This is a simple yummy recipe I made for my husband and 2-year-old. Neither one cares for tomatoes, but they could easily be added to the recipe. This recipe is mild for the kids but can be kicked up with more spice. It's also good for families on a budget! Garnish each serving with fresh or dried cilantro.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Cheap Veggie Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups water

3 cups uncooked instant rice

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion

chopped

2 carrots

peeled and very thinly sliced

1 clove garlic

chopped

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

undrained

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans

undrained

1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

drained

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon lime juice

1 teaspoon chili powder

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 cup shredded Colby cheese

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in rice. Cover and remove from heat; let stand until water is absorbed at least 5 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion carrots and garlic. Cook and stir until soft about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Mix black beans pinto beans corn cumin lime juice chili powder salt and pepper into the skillet. Reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered stirring occasionally until flavors combine about 15 minutes. Serve bean mixture over rice; top with shredded Colby cheese.

Nutritional Information

Cheap Veggie Beans and Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 709.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.8g 52%

Carbohydrates: 112.4g 36%

Dietary Fiber: 15.2g 61%

Sugars: 5.1g

Fat: 18.9g 29%

Saturated Fat: 7.2g 36%

Cholesterol: 26.8mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 2916.7IU 58%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.6mg 89%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 7.6mg 13%

Folate: 362.7mcg 91%

Calcium: 315.1mg 32%

Iron: 9.8mg 54%

Magnesium: 102.5mg 37%

Potassium: 821.9mg 23%

Sodium: 1181.7mg 47%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 74%

Calories From Fat: 169.9

*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.