A flavorful and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish combining rice, beans, and vegetables. Perfect as a side or a main course.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 can black beans
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 1 cup corn
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 1.5 cups rice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 can tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 4
Add the rice to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until it starts to turn golden, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 7
Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 8
Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Step 9
Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Step 10
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.