Mexican Inspired Rice and Beans Recipe ???? Healthy One Pot Black Bean Vegan Food (Super Easy)
Let me show you a simple Mexican-inspired rice and beans recipe you and your friends can enjoy.
➡️ Black beans are a good source of fiber, proteins, and vitamins.
Coupling with the fragrant basmati rice, peppers, cilantro, and lemon juice only ensures this meal is both aromatic and healthy at the same time.
The addition of strained tomatoes, cumin, paprika, and cayenne spices gives this dish the flavor we look for in Mexican-inspired meals.
➡️ This dish is for sure one of the easiest, most aromatic, and flavorful meals you could quickly fire up from your kitchen.
You now have one recipe in your back pocket you could go to whenever you need a Mexican-inspired meal or just to have an excuse to open that can of black beans in the back of your pantry.
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▶️ RECIPE INGREDIENTS: (4 servings approx.)
1 Cup / 200g White Basmati Rice (washed thoroughly with water)
2 Cups / 1 Can (540ml Can) Cooked Black Beans OR Pinto Beans (drained/rinsed)
3 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 +1/2 / 200g Cup Onion - Chopped
1 Cup / 150g Green Bell Pepper - Chopped
1 Cup / 150g Red Bell Pepper - Chopped
2 Tablespoon Garlic - finely chopped
3/4 Cup / 175ml Strained Tomatoes / Passata / Tomato Puree
1 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or to taste
1 Cup / 125g Frozen Corn kernels (you can use fresh corn)
1 Cup / 240ml (low sodium) Vegetable Broth **OR AS REQUIRED
✅???? (**NOTE - Sometimes one batch of basmati rice is dried than the other so may require more liquid to cook. SO ADJUST ACCORDINGLY)
Salt to Taste (I have added total 1+3/4 Tsp of Pink Himalayan Salt)
Garnish:
1+1/2 cup / 100g Green Onion - chopped
1/2 to 3/4 cup / 20 to 30g Cilantro (Coriander leaves) or to taste - chopped
OPTIONAL - Lime or Lemon juice to taste (Taste the rice first and ADD ONLY IF IT’S NEEDED, I have added 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice as I like it a bit sour)
Black pepper to taste (I added 1/2 teaspoon)
Drizzle of extra virgin Olive oil (I have added 1 tablespoon of organic cold pressed olive oil)
▶️ METHOD:
Thoroughly wash the rice - a few times until the water runs clear. Drain 1 can of black beans. Set the rice and beans aside to drain any excess water.
(Use a Wider Pot to cook this dish, the rice will cook more evenly without getting mushy).
To a heated pot add olive oil, onion, red and green bell pepper, salt and fry on medium to medium high heat (depending on the heat of your stove) until the onions and pepper starts to brown. Adding salt to onion/peppers will release it's moisture and help it cook faster, so don’t skip it.
Once the onion starts to brown, add the garlic and fry for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Then add the strained tomatoes, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne and mix well. Add the washed rice, cooked black beans, corn kernels, salt, vegetable broth and mix well. Bring to a boil and then cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked (but not mushy).
Uncover and turn off the heat. Add the chopped green onion, cilantro, lemon juice, black pepper, drizzle of olive oil and mix it very gently because rice is very soft at this point and over mixing can cause the rice grains to break.
(NOTE: taste the rice before adding lemon juice and add lemon juice ONLY IF NEEDED)
Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This recipe is perfect for meal planning and can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
▶️ IMPORTANT TIPS:
- Use a Wider Pot to cook this dish, so that the rice can cook more evenly without getting mushy
- Every stove is different so regulate the heat accordingly
- The Cooking time depends on several factors - the type of pot being used, heat of the stove, moisture content of the ingredients etc. so please use your judgement and adjust the cooking time accordingly
- Thoroughly wash the rice until the water runs clear to get rid of any impurities/gunk (it's an important step so please do not skip it)
- This recipe is for white basmati rice, if you are using a different kind of rice adjust the water accordingly
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6-8 tortillas
1 cup cooked black beans
1 medium-sized red onion, finely chopped
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1.25 cups chopped zucchini
1.25 cups chopped eggplants
1 cup chopped button mushrooms
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup frozen corn kernels, fresh or canned be used too
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro
2 cups any melting cheese of choice
2 cups enchilada sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili flakes, adjust to taste
Salt to taste
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▶️ RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
✅ ???? BAKING DISH: 9 X13 inches
2 Cups / 1 Can (540ml Can) Cooked Chickpeas
400ml / 1+3/4 Cup Passata / Tomato Puree
1+1/2 Tablespoon Maple Syrup (to balance the acidity of the tomatoes)
1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
1 Teaspoon Salt or to taste (I added pink Himalayan salt)
???? Vegetables & other ingredients:
700g / 4 to 5 Medium YELLOW POTATOES (Yukon Gold) - Peeled and cut into1/8th inch thick slices (with skin 825g approx.)
✅ YELLOW POTATOES ARE LOW TO MEDIUM STARCH AND WELL SUITED FOR ROASTING
600g / 2 to 3 Zucchini (WITH THE TIPS 640g approx.) - Tips chopped off & cut into 1/4th inch thick slices
200g / 2 Medium Tomatoes (cut into 1/4th inch thick slices)
200g / 1 Medium Onion OR 2 small onions (with skin 655g approx.) - cut into 1/4th inch thick slices
1+1/2 Tablespoon Garlic - Finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Dry Oregano
1 Teaspoon Dry Thyme
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
3 to 4 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Salt to taste (I added 1 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt)
???? Garnish:
2 Tablespoon / 6g Parsley - finely chopped
1/2 cup / 12g Fresh Basil
Olive oil (I have added organic cold pressed olive oil)
Ground black pepper to taste
▶️ METHOD:
Start by prepping the vegetables. Thoroughly wash the vegetables. Peel and slice the potatoes into thin slices, 1/8th inch thick. Remove the tips of the zucchini and slice it into 1/4th inch thick slices. Same with the tomatoes and onion, cut it into thin slices. TRANSFER ONLY THE SLICES POTATO AND ZUCCHINI INTO A MIXING BOWL and set aside.
DO NOT MIX THE TOMATOES AND ONIONS SLICES WITH the zucchini and potatoes. Keep it separately.
✅ ???? THIS RECIPE USES YELLOW POTATOES. THEY ARE LOW TO MEDIUM STARCH AND WELL SUITED FOR ROASTING
Drain 1 can of cooked chickpea OR 2 cups of home cooked chickpeas and add to a 9 x 13 inches baking dish. Add the passata/tomato puree, maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly until spices are well combined.
Back to the mixing bowl with the zucchini and potato slices - add finely chopped garlic, dry oregano, thyme, ground black pepper, salt, olive oil and mix well until nicely coated with the herbs and oil.
PRE-HEAT THE OVEN TO 400 F.
Arrange the potato, zucchini, tomato and onion slices as shown in the video and lay it on top of the chickpea tomato layer. There may be a lot of liquid from the zucchini collected at the bottom of the bowl. DO NOT THROW IT. POUR IT EVENLY OVER THE LAYERED VEGETABLES. Fit in any extra slices of tomato/onion between the layers. Cover the baking tray with aluminum foil or if your baking dish has a lid then even better. Bake for 40 minutes covered at 400 F in a pre-heated oven. After 40 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven and remove the aluminum foil covering. Bake it uncover for another 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked. IT TOOK ME 20 MINUTES IN MY OVEN.
???? To check if the potatoes are cooked, stick a knife or a fork through one of the potato slices. If not cooked bake for longer.
At the end of the baking process, SWITCH THE SETTING OF YOUR OVEN TO BROIL. Broil anywhere between 2 to 4 minutes or until the vegetables are golden brown on top.
Remove from oven and let it sit on a wire rack. Brush the top of the vegetables with olive oil. Garnish with chopped parsley, fresh basil & black pepper. Serve hot with a side of crusty bread or rice or a green salad.
▶️ IMPORTANT TIPS:
???? ✅ THIS RECIPE USES YELLOW POTATOES. YELLOW POTATOES ARE LOW TO MEDIUM STARCH AND WELL SUITED FOR ROASTING
???? Thinly slice the potatoes about 1/8th inch (thinner than the other vegetables) to match the cooking time with the other vegetables
???? The zucchini & potatoes release a lot of water after adding the salt/herbs/garlic. DO NOT THROW THE WATER AWAY. POUR IT EVENLY OVER THE LAYERED VEGETABLES
???? Every oven is different so adjust the baking time accordingly
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