Mexican Rice and Beans

Mexican Rice and Beans is the easiest meal ever. This Mexican inspired classic is flavorful combination of ingredients and is a powerhouse of protein, fiber, and deliciousness. This recipe is filled with bell peppers, black beans, corn, and lime. It’s so good!

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 22 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 421 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - long grain rice
2 cups - Chicken broth
2 tablespoons - butter
½ tsp - Cumin
1 - Onion
1 - Bell pepper
3 cloves - Garlic
10 ounces - Diced Tomatoes with green chilies
15 ounces - Black beans
15 ounces - Sweet corn kernels
¼ tsp - Salt and pepper
1 - Lime

Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat melt butter
Add onions and peppers cook until tender and translucent
Stir in garlic and continue to cook for about a minute or until fragrant
Add rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly
Add in diced tomatoes and chilies, black beans, corn, cumin, salt and pepper to the rice mixture.
Stir in broth and bring to a boil.
Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low, cook for 15 to 20 minutes
Fluff with fork and stir lime zest and juice

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