Best 12 Tex Mex Rice And Bean Snack Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine with our delectable Rice and Bean Snack recipes. These culinary creations bring together the best of both worlds, combining the bold flavors of Tex-Mex with the wholesome goodness of rice and beans. From the classic Rice and Bean Burritos to the innovative Rice and Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers, each recipe offers a unique taste experience that will tantalize your taste buds.

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of crafting these delightful dishes. Discover how to cook fluffy rice, prepare flavorful beans, and create a zesty Tex-Mex sauce that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, our easy-to-follow instructions and detailed ingredient lists will guide you every step of the way.

Get ready to impress your friends and family with these culinary masterpieces. The Rice and Bean Tostadas, with their crispy corn tortillas topped with a medley of rice, beans, and a tangy salsa, are sure to be a hit at your next party. And for a satisfying lunch or dinner, try the Rice and Bean Tacos, featuring soft tortillas filled with a flavorful combination of rice, beans, and your choice of protein.

But the culinary journey doesn't stop there. Experiment with the versatile Rice and Bean Casserole, a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a cozy family meal. Or try the Rice and Bean Soup, a savory and nourishing broth that will warm you up on a chilly day.

With our Tex-Mex Rice and Bean Snack recipes, you'll have a collection of delectable dishes that cater to every taste and occasion. So put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together, creating memories and satisfying meals along the way.

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

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.

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

TEX-MEX RICE AND BEAN CASSEROLE



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Creamy, cheesy Mexican food is irresistible. This one-dish casserole is a vegetarian feast.

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 spray(s) Cooking spray
1 cup(s) Canned yellow corn drained, or frozen, thawed corn kernels
1 Tbsp Canned green chile peppers chopped, mild or hot
15 oz Canned pinto beans rinsed and drained
1 cup(s) Cooked long grain brown rice fresh or day old
0.875 cup(s) Weight Watchers Reduced fat Mexican style shredded cheese
0.75 cup(s) Fat free sour cream
0.25 tsp Chili powder
0.25 tsp Table salt
0.125 tsp Black pepper
2 Tbsp Uncooked scallion(s) chopped (dark green part only)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a 2-quart glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine corn, chilies, beans, rice, 3/4 cup of cheese, sour cream, chili powder, salt and pepper; stir in scallions.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese melts and casserole is slightly bubbly, about 10 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes to firm up before slicing into 6 pieces. Yields 1 piece per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 kcal

TEX-MEX BEAN SOUP WITH RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans (do not drain)
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice, thawed if frozen
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
8 corn tortillas
1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and stir. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove 1/2 cup of the bean mixture to a bowl using a slotted spoon; mash with a fork, then return to the pot along with the rice and 1/4 cup cilantro. Cook until the soup thickens, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in damp paper towels and microwave; wrap in foil to keep warm.
  • Top each serving of soup with the cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Serve with the warm tortillas.

SOUTH TEX-MEX RICE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups long-grain rice
4 fresh serrano chiles, scored
4 cups vegetable stock
1 large onion, diced
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 bunch cilantro, whole leaves torn, plus more for garnish
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and deveined, diced
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and serranos, and cook, continually stirring, until lightly browned, taking care not to burn the rice, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the stock (it will make a loud sizzling noise, so stand back a bit), the onion, tomato, cilantro, bell pepper, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Taste the juice with a spoon and season to your liking.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. (Do not uncover during cooking.) Remove the serranos and discard. Fluff and serve, garnished will a little more cilantro.

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.

TEX MEX RICE



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
2 cups long grain white rice
Two 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
1 cup diced fire roasted tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup fresh shucked corn kernels or frozen corn
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallots, and sweat until translucent, stirring often. Add the rice to the oil and stir constantly to lightly cook the rice until lightly golden.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots, corn, cumin and bay leaf. Season with salt, then cover and cook for 17 to 18 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork and discard the bay leaf. Garnish with cilantro, and serve.

TEX-MEX GRAIN BOWL



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This Tex-Mex grain bowl is special because it is not only healthy but also delicious. Oatmeal is one of those dishes often eaten sweetened. People rarely think about using it in a savory dish-and they really should! -Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 cups old-fashioned oats or multigrain hot cereal
1 cup black beans, rinsed, drained and warmed
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
Optional: Pitted ripe olives, sour cream and chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and taco seasoning to a boil. Stir in oats; cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Divide oatmeal among 4 bowls. Top with beans, salsa, cheese, avocado and toppings as desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

TEX-MEX RICE



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"My grandmother gave me the recipe for this nicely spiced rice," recalls Kat Thompson of Prineville, Oregon. At 24 cents per serving, it's an economical side dish. "Or add some ground beef for a satisfying skillet meal," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups boiling water
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute rice and onion in oil until rice is browned and onion is tender. Stir in the water, green pepper, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TEX-MEX RICE



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This is a version of rice that you find at a Tex-Mex restaurant. It is way easier than it looks and after you have made it once or twice - you can do it by heart. My kids love it and I love that I can sneak a few veggies in! Can be made vegan with veggie broth.

Provided by Cindy Rowden

Categories     White Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cloves peeled and halved garlic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup long grain white rice (not instant or fast cooking)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
1/4 cup salsa (any store brand will do)
1/4 cup chopped diced carrot (fresh, optional)
1/4 cup frozen corn or 1/4 cup fresh corn (optional)

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot, cook garlic in oil over high heat until browned, stirring often.
  • Discard garlic cloves.
  • Add rice to infused oil and reduce heat to medium high.
  • Stirring constantly, brown rice.
  • Add broth, salsa, carrots and corn and reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Fluff rice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 295.9, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 4.2

TEX-MEX RICE AND TWO-BEAN PILAF



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From "The PDQ Vegetarian Cookbook" by Donna Klein. Kidney beans or black eyed peas can replace the pinto beans (I used kidney beans as that was what I had on hand). I used 19oz cans as that was also all I had on hand. This turned out better than I expected (it seemed a strange idea to me to put salsa into something I was cooking). I used fresh onion and garlic (the original recipe called for processed).

Provided by emcmonnies

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 main-dish servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 onions, chopped or 1/2 cup onion, frozen chopped
1 cup long grain white rice
1 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic, refrigerated bottled minced
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup dried lentils
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup medium salsa (I used Simply Natural medium salsa)
1 teaspoon chili powder (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium deep-sided skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook, stirring until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the rice and garlic and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the water, lentils, pinto beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high heat stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

TEX-MEX BLACK BEANS & SAFFRON RICE



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After tasting this at a neighbor's Super Bowl party one year, I quickly scribbled down the recipe. This is a fairly simple dish to throw together and is a great accompaniment to Tex-Mex style dishes, although this isn't pretending to be any sort of authentic dish from any one particular region. I have made it many times over the years and this is a great dish for a potluck. Mahatma saffron rice comes in shiny yellow foil tubes in the rice section of your grocery store. I usually follow the microwave instructions for preparing the rice. I serve this as a side dish, but I think a Vegetarian who eats dairy would be able to enjoy this as a meal as well.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Black Beans

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (5 ounce) packages saffron rice mix, plus ingredients to prepare rice according to package directions (such as Mahatma brand)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies (such as Ro-tel mild or spicy)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed well
1/4 cup sour cream, to taste
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the saffron rice according to the package directions,using the amount of oil/butter and water as indicated on the package (I usually use olive oil).
  • While the rice is cooking, rinse& drain the black beans in a mesh strainer to remove all the sludgey canning liquid and dump them into a small saucepan.
  • Pour the entire contents of the diced tomatoes w/chili peppers,liquid and all,into the same pan with the beans and stir to combine.
  • Cover the saucepan with lid,turn on the heat to low, and let bean mixture heat while the rice cooks, stirring occasionally- it should be ready when the rice is done.
  • When the rice is fully cooked, pour it into a deep, medium sized casserole dish.
  • Pour bean mixture into the center of the rice, leaving a border of the yellow rice peeking out arounds the sides.
  • Place the sour cream in the center of the bean mixture in a dollop as a garnish (you can use more if you like).
  • Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top of the sour cream and over the beans.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro leaves (optional) if you like and serve immediately.
  • NOTE: If you don't have access to canned diced tomatoes with chilis, then you can substitute an equal amount of chunky salsa, if you like.
  • You may wish to provide a bowl of additional sour cream as well as a bowl of more cheese for guests to add extra to each serving, but it isn't necessary.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use day-old rice. This will help the rice to hold its shape and not become mushy.
  • If you don't have any day-old rice, you can cook fresh rice and then spread it out on a baking sheet to cool completely before using it in this recipe.
  • Feel free to use any type of beans that you like in this recipe. Black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans are all great options.
  • If you don't have any canned beans, you can cook dried beans according to the package directions. Just be sure to drain and rinse them before using them in this recipe.
  • This recipe is easily customizable to your liking. Add more or less spice, depending on your preference. You can also add other vegetables, such as chopped bell pepper or corn.

Conclusion:

This Tex-Mex rice and bean snack is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day gatherings. The combination of rice, beans, and spices is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or side dish, give this Tex-Mex rice and bean snack a try. You won't be disappointed!

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