🌶️ How to Make Mexican Rice and Beans 🌶️ Easy One Pot Meal | Authentic Mexican Rice Recipe at Home

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often more affordable and easier to prepare.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a pot over medium heat.

Chop and add 1 medium onion, and 2 cloves of garlic (minced or chopped). Stir until golden brown.

Add 1 medium diced carrot, 1 medium red pepper, and 1 medium green pepper; continue cooking.

Add 1 cup of long-grain rice (Basmati) that has been washed and toast it.

Add a spice mixture of cumin, paprika, turmeric, and black pepper.

Pour in 1/2 cup of tomato purée (or fresh tomatoes) and combine well.

Add 1 cup of boiling water and 1 teaspoon of salt; bring to a simmer and reduce to low heat.

Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until water is absorbed.

Add 1 cup of cooked red beans (canned or boiled).

Add 1/2 cup of parsley and 5-6 leaves of fresh mint; combine everything well.

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