Mexican Red Beans Rice Recipe | One pot healthy meal | Mexican rice pot recipe | easy rice recipe |

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is budget-friendly and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Caraway seeds can provide a similar aromatic flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pan.

Add chopped green onion and onion; sauté until softened.

Add chopped bell pepper and sauté.

Chop garlic and ginger finely and add to the pan.

Add diced tomatoes and mix well.

Add soaked red beans and sweet corn to the mixture.

Season with salt and mix everything together.

Add water until just covering the mixture and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and cover, cooking for 5 minutes.

Mix gently to combine all ingredients.

Top with chopped green onion, cilantro, and lime juice before serving.

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