Description
This Spanish Rice and Beans recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines aromatic spices, tender beans, and fluffy rice. Perfect as a main course or side dish, it’s a versatile and easy-to-make meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney or pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
Garnish:
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Toast Rice: Add rice to the skillet, toast briefly.
- Add Spices: Stir in cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Rice: Pour in broth and tomatoes, simmer until rice is tender.
- Finish: Mix in beans, let rest, then fluff with a fork. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Serve with grilled meats, tacos, or roasted vegetables.
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeño with the onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
