"These Easy Mexican Pinto Beans and Rice are the perfect sides for your Mexican meal. The mexican rice has a secret ingredient that makes it taste like it came from a restaurant, and the pinto beans are ready in just 10 minutes...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Rice:
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1 cup long grain white rice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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8 oz can of tomato sauce
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1 red bell pepper cored, seeded and quartered
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1 1/2 cups of chicken stock or vegetable broth
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 cup diced tomatoes and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish optional
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For the Beans:
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1 can of pinto beans drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup chicken stock or vegetable broth
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 cup pico de gallo for garnish optional