Mexican Inspired Rice and Beans Recipe 🪅 Healthy One Pot Black Bean Vegan Food (Super Easy)

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are nutritious and often less expensive than black beans.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Thoroughly wash the rice until the water runs clear. Drain the black beans and set aside.

In a heated wide pot, add olive oil, chopped onion, green and red bell pepper, and salt. Fry on medium to medium-high heat until the onions and peppers start to brown.

Add the finely chopped garlic and fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in the strained tomatoes, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, mixing well.

Add the washed rice, cooked black beans, corn kernels, salt, and vegetable broth. Mix well and bring to a boil.

Cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked but not mushy.

Uncover, turn off the heat, and add chopped green onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid breaking the rice grains.

Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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