Mexican-Inspired Vegan Rice and Beans
This hearty vegan rice and beans dish is packed with flavor from aromatic vegetables and spices. It's a complete meal that's both satisfying and easy to prepare, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 55 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
- Per ració
- 385 kcal
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 2 csolive oil
- 1 uyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 ubell pepper, diced
- 3 gragarlic, minced
- 1 ctcumin
- 1 ctchili powder
- 0,5 ctsmoked paprika
- 1 tassalong-grain rice, rinsed
- 2 tassavegetable broth
- 425 gcanned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 411 gcanned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 0,5 ctsalt
- 0,25 ctblack pepper
garnish
- 0,25 tassafresh cilantro, chopped(opcional)
- 0,5 ulime, cut into wedges(opcional)
Estris
large pot · measuring cups · knife · cutting board · dutch oven · measuring spoons · wooden spoon
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Uns 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Uns 7 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- 4
Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Uns 1 min
- 5
Add the rinsed long-grain rice, vegetable broth, canned black beans, canned diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 6
Stir everything together, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Uns 2 min
- 7
Cover the pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Uns 25 min
Nota de cuina: Do not lift the lid during simmering to ensure even cooking.
- 8
Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: This resting period allows the rice to fully absorb any remaining liquid and become fluffier.
- 9
Fluff the rice and beans with a fork.
Uns 1 min
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 384,8kcal
- Proteïnes
- 11,5g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 66g
- Greixos
- 8,3g
- Fibra
- 7,3g
- Sucre
- 8,2g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover rice and beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth until warmed through.