Easy Mexican Rice
Description
Brown rice is cooked with taco seasoning, kidney beans, tomatoes and lettuce for a sort of 'taco salad' in a pot!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
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3 cups water
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1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
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1 (15 1/4 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
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salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 cup shredded lettuce
Directions
1
In a saucepan bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
2
Stir in taco seasoning, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper and lettuce.
3
Cook over medium heat until heated through.