Spanish Rice with Pinto Beans Recipe
Spanish rice with pinto beans is a flavorful, budget-friendly dish made with fluffy rice simmered in a tomato and spice blend, then combined with tender, seasoned pinto beans.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ yellow onion diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 green or any color bell pepper diced
- 2 cups uncooked white rice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup salsa any brand
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 2 14 oz cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup white cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- To a large deep pan on the stove over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add in the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Let cook together, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, seasonings, salsa, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and pinto beans. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. If the liquid line gets too low, add in 1/2 cup more broth or water as needed.
- Once the rice is tender, stir in the shredded cheese.
- Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 902mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1648IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg
