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Easy One-Pot Mexican Rice Bowl

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A simple and flavorful one-pot meal combining rice, beans, and vegetables, perfect for busy nights.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice (Rinsed under cold water)
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth (Low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans (Drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (Diced, any color)
  • 1 medium Onion (Chopped)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 lime Lime (Cut into wedges for serving)
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
  • Salt and Pepper (To taste)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and rinse the rice under cold water.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  4. Incorporate diced bell peppers and stir for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add ground cumin and chili powder, stirring to combine and toast for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add rinsed rice and stir well.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Add drained black beans and fold into the rice.
  9. Cover and let sit off heat for 5 minutes.
  10. Prepare lime wedges while the mixture rests.
  11. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Serve in bowls, garnished with lime wedges.

Notes

Rinse rice well to remove excess starch. Customize with additional toppings like avocado or cheese.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 66g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg