Best 8 Mexican Style Red Beans Rice Recipes

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**Savor the Bold Flavors of Mexican-Style Red Beans and Rice: A Culinary Journey through Authentic Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine with this delectable Mexican-Style Red Beans and Rice recipe. This vibrant dish tantalizes the taste buds with its rich, earthy flavors and vibrant colors. Perfectly cooked red beans, infused with a symphony of Mexican spices, are nestled amidst fluffy, aromatic rice, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Accompanied by a medley of fresh and zesty toppings, this dish is a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the lively streets of Mexico. Our collection of recipes offers variations to cater to diverse preferences, including a vegetarian option for those seeking a meatless indulgence. Unleash your inner chef and explore the diverse flavors of Mexico with this authentic and flavorful dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN RICE AND BEANS



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Spicy, delicious Mexican rice and beans.

Provided by Afzal Najam

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 small poblano pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 cup basmati rice
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano pepper, and garlic; saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is completely coated in oil, about 2 minutes. Season with paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and pinto beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, keep covered, and let stand for at least 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 624.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

MEXICAN RICE AND BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, greens and whites sliced
1 jalapeno, minced
2 cups long-grain rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Two 16-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
3/4 cup grated Cheddar
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the garlic, green onions and jalapeno and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Cook, stirring to make sure the rice doesn't burn, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, cumin, salt, pepper, turmeric, beans, diced tomatoes and diced tomatoes and green chiles and stir together. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the rice is not quite done, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Top the rice and beans with the cheese, then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice is fully cooked, about 15 minutes more. Top with chopped cilantro before serving.

AUTHENTIC LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE



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Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl.

Provided by MIAMI BEACH

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 11h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dry kidney beans
¼ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 stalks celery, chopped
6 cups water
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
4 cups water
2 cups long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.4 calories, Carbohydrate 79.1 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 603.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SALSA RED BEANS 'N' RICE



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Diane Harrison of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania up this quick side dish using canned kidney beans, brown rice and salsa. It's an ideal accompaniment to Mexican-style entrees but can also be served as a meatless main dish for a light meal. "This is a family favorite," relates Diane.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 green onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cups cooked brown rice
1-1/4 cups salsa
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, onions and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the rice, salsa, beans and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN BEANS AND RICE



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Sautéed onion, green pepper and white rice are simmered in a deliciously flavored broth. Stir in some black beans and you've got a spectacular side dish that's sure to please!

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
3 cups Swanson® Mexican Tortilla Flavor Infused Broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 6-quart saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the rice, onion and pepper and cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the broth and tomato paste and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir in the beans and cilantro, if desired, and cook until the mixture is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 861.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

MEXICAN RED BEANS & RICE



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This is one of Jeanne Lemlin's recipes (from her wonderful cookbook "Quick Vegetarian Pleasures") that I have adapted a little to my taste. It is one of my favorite quick and healthy weeknight meals. It tastes good with or without the sour cream, and also is good with a sprinkling of cheddar cheese on top. It makes great leftovers and is good for work lunches.

Provided by dahlia

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups brown rice or 1 1/2 cups converted white rice (I prefer brown rice with this dish)
3 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa (mild, medium or hot according to taste--I like Newman's Own medium salsa)
1/8 cup water
light sour cream, for topping (optional)
minced fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, combine rice, water, vegetable oil and salt; cover and bring to boil.
  • Reduce to simmer and cook rice (without lifting lid) for 45 minutes for brown rice or 20 minutes for white rice, or until water is absorbed and rice starts to stick slightly to pot.
  • During the last 15 minutes that rice cooks, prepare bean mixture.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add onions& saute for approx.
  • 10 minutes or until translucent and soft.
  • Sprinkle the chili powder over onions in pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add beans, salsa and water to pan and cook for approx.
  • 5 more minutes, until mixture is hot.
  • To serve, spread bean mixture on top of mound of rice; top with dollop of sour cream and garnish with parsley, if desired.

TEX MEX RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups water
1 cup enriched white rice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, 1 turn of the pan
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can red beans, drained
1 tablespoon cayenne sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rice, cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When rice is done, remove it from the stove top. To a medium skillet over medium high heat add oil and bacon and cook 3 minutes to crisp edges of bacon. Add onions and cook 3 minutes to soften. Add beans to heat through, then stir in cooked rice. Season rice and beans with cayenne sauce, salt and pepper, to your taste. Serve rice and beans from the skillet.

MEXICAN RED BEANS AND RICE



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Make and share this Mexican Red Beans and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LI Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup hot water
2/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • To prepare the beans, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add onions and saute until tender (about 10 minutes).
  • Sprinkle on chili powder and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add beans, salsa, and water and cook about 5 minutes.
  • Serve beans over rice, with sour cream on top.

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them stand for 1 hour.
  • Use a variety of beans: This recipe calls for black beans, but you can also use kidney beans, pinto beans, or a mix of beans. Using a variety of beans will give your dish a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the beans: Overcooked beans will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook the beans until they are just tender, but still hold their shape.
  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes: Fresh, ripe tomatoes will give your dish the best flavor. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes, but be sure to drain them well before using.
  • Use a good-quality chili powder: The chili powder is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good-quality brand. Look for a chili powder that is made with 100% chili peppers and has a deep, rich flavor.

Conclusion:

This Mexican-style red beans and rice dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The beans are cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and chili powder, and then served over fluffy rice. This dish is a great source of protein and fiber, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is both delicious and nutritious, give this Mexican-style red beans and rice a try.

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