Spanish Rice & Beans

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Spanish Rice and Beans is great because one pot does the whole job. Packed with rice, beans, chorizo, veggies and more - this hearty dish is a great side or full meal!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Entree, Side

Cuisine American, Mexican, Spanish

Servings people

Calories 568 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 bell pepper diced
1/2 onion diced
1/2 lb chorizo optional
1 tbsp minced garlic
8 oz pkg yellow saffron rice
14.5 oz fire roasted tomatoes
14.5 oz chicken broth
1.5 cups water
14.5 oz red beans drained, rinsed - or black beans
8.25 oz corn drained
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp cumin
1/4 cup green olives sliced
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat a Dutch Oven on medium high heat with a bit of oil.
2 tbsp olive oil
When pan is hot, add chorizo, minced garlic, bell pepper and onion. Saute and stir for 3-4 minutes until peppers start to soften and chorizo is mainly done.
1/2 bell pepper, 1/2 onion, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1/2 lb chorizo
Add uncooked rice, tomatoes, chicken broth, water, beans, corn, smoked paprika and cumin. Stir together and simmer with the lid on over medium heat for 15 minutes.
8 oz pkg yellow saffron rice, 14.5 oz fire roasted tomatoes, 14.5 oz chicken broth, 1.5 cups water, 14.5 oz red beans, 8.25 oz corn, 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp cumin
Stir and check the moisture level and rice doneness.
If rice isn’t done, and there’s still liquid – cook for 5 min more.
If rice isn’t done, but pot is dry and starting to stick – lower heat and add 1/2 cup water and cook for five minutes more.
If rice is done – you’re ready to serve!
Stir to mix everything and top with sliced green olives. Add chopped fresh cilantro as well if you like!
1/4 cup green olives, salt & pepper to taste

Notes

**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cupCalories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 73.3gProtein: 24.4gFat: 20.8gSaturated Fat: 6.4gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 1527mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 7.8gSugar: 4.8gCalcium: 58mgIron: 5mg

Keyword beans, rice

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