Spicy Mexican Bean Rice | Protein & Fiber Rich | Balanced Meal

Spicy Mexican Bean Rice is a perfect healthy recipe as beans are among the best source of plant-based protein. They are also rich in fibre, which moderate blood sugar levels and promote colon health. They are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, such as molybdenum, folate, iron, copper, manganese, potassium, and vitamin K1.

Mexican rice with beans is a complete healthy meal with balance of protein, carbs and fibre.

 Ingredients:

• Rice – 50 gms (½ cup)
• Boiled Red Beans – 50 gms (½ cup)
• Carrot, Green Peas, Corn – 1 cup
• Tomato Puree – ½ cup
• Chopped Onion – 1 medium
• Fine Chopped Tomato – 1 small
• Chopped Coriander – 2 tbsp
• Fine Chopped Garlic – 1 tsp
• Mexican Chilli Paste – 1 tsp
• Black Pepper Powder – ¼ tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil – 2 tsp

NOTE: You can also use brown rice and any other beans of your choice.

Method:

1. Heat oil in a deep pan, sauté garlic, chopped onion, and carrot for two minutes.
2. Add washed rice and sauté until the rice is toasted and golden.
3. Now add Mexican chilli paste, tomato puree, fine chopped tomato and water.
4. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium.
5. Add the spices like salt, pepper powder, corn, green peas, boiled beans, stir until combined, cover with a lid and cook till the rice is completely cooked.
6. Remove from the flame and leave to sit aside for 10 minutes.
7. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.

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