cheesy beans & rice

Name: Cheesy Beans & Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 ounce(s) onion, finely chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 small bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (use whatever color you prefer); 1 can(s) (4 oz.) diced green chilis, undrained; 1 can(s) petite diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup(s) uncooked long grain white rice; 2 cup(s) vegetable broth; 2 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) turmeric; salt & pepper to taste; 1 can(s) (15 oz.) kidney beans, drained & rinsed; 1 can(s) (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup(s) frozen corn; 1/4 cup(s) fresh, chopped cilantro; 1 cup(s) shredded cheese (whatever you like) we prefer colby-jack for this dish

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Oct 22, 2020

I'm always looking for delicious meatless dishes as we try to transition to a more plant based lifestyle. We had a bunch of leftover beans from the Vegetarian Mexican pizzas we made earlier in the week, and we had exactly 1 cup of rice left in the pantry so I came up with this. It was delicious! I've been told turmeric is a weird spice to use with Mexican food, but it's so good for you and the flavor goes really well with the cumin and chili powder if you ask me, so I keep using it. Anyhow, If you're vegan, just leave the cheese off or use a vegan cheese substitute!

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 ounce onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (use whatever color you prefer)
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilis, undrained
1 can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
salt & pepper to taste
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup fresh, chopped cilantro
1 cup shredded cheese (whatever you like) we prefer colby-jack for this dish

How To Make cheesy beans & rice

Step 1

In a deep iron skillet, heat olive oil. Saute onions and peppers until softened. Add garlic and cook another min.

Step 2

Add rice and spices (not cilantro). Saute until browned and fragrant.
Step 3

Add green chilis and tomatoes and vegetable broth to pan. Stir to combine.
Step 4

Lower heat, cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes until rice is done.
Step 5

When rice finishes cooking, add beans, corn and chopped fresh cilantro Stir to combine.
Step 6

Add more salt & pepper and/or spices to taste if needed.
Step 7

Topped with grated cheese and move to oven. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes or just until cheese is melted.
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