Mexican Rice and Beans
Description
This Mexican beans and rice recipe is an easy vegetarian dish with poblanos, basmati rice, and pinto beans seasoned with paprika, oregano, and cumin.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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1 small poblano pepper, diced
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1 clove garlic, chopped
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1 cup basmati rice
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 cups vegetable broth
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1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
Directions
1
Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, poblano pepper, and garlic in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is completely coated in oil, about 2 minutes. Season with paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
2
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and pinto beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Remove the pot from the heat, keep covered, and let stand for at least 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.