Friday 31 January 2014

Mexican Rice with Beans

Mexican rice with beans
Here's my last recipe for Veganuary; this is another copycat recipe, adapted from the ingredients list of a well known brand of packet rice. If I had an uncle and his name was Ben, he might well make a rice similar to this! Needless to say, this home made version is significantly cheaper than the ready-made variety and contains a higher proportion of pulses and vegetables.

Serves 4-6 as a side dish
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced finely
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp sweet paprika
  • ½ tsp mild chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
  • 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed and drained 
  • 2 cups boiled water or hot vegetable stock
  • ½ can borlotti/pinto beans, drained and rinsed 
  • 1 tbsp pickled jalapenos, finely diced (optional) 
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp fresh/frozen chopped coriander
Heat the oil in a large frying pan (on a low to medium heat).
Add the onion and saute for 2-3 minutes, before adding the green pepper and garlic.
Cook gently for a further 2-3 minutes.
Increase the heat slightly.

Add all of the dried herbs/spices. Stir well and cook for a minute or so.
Add the tomato puree and cook for about 2 more minutes.
Add the drained rice and water/stock. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat slightly.
Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes.

Stir, season and then add the beans, lime juice, jalapenos and coriander. Add a little more water/stock if the rice is starting to stick to the bottom of the pan.
Cover again and cook for a further 3-5 minutes, until the rice is just tender.
Stir. Turn off the heat and leave the covered pan to stand for a further 5 minutes.  

Serve with chilli, tortilla chips and guacamole/salsa.
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5 comments:

  1. This is a classic that I love so much! And it's even more tasty the day after.

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    1. Thanks...yes it's great for lunch the next day if you have left overs.

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  2. Oh yum Lisa! Serve me up a portion next time !

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    1. Will do...might be a bit cold by the time it gets up to Scotland though!

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  3. Ooh... I love those little orange packets.... The Mexican and mushroom one are my face!!! Now i just need to find a good mushroom rice recipe!

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