Table of Contents

1. What does this dish taste like?
2. What are the ingredients needed to make this Mexican style rice?
3. How to make this one pot meal?
4. Can I use brown rice in this dish?
5. Can I use leftover pre-cooked rice?
6. Is this dish healthy?
7. Other recipes you may like:
8. Recipe

I am the queen of forgetting to thaw meat in time for dinner. I used to be way better at meal planning, but lately I have been slacking a bit when it comes to our weekly menu. There have been too many nights recently where my family asks what is for dinner at 5 pm and I haven't got a clue! Luckily, I have quite a few recipes in my repertoire that do not require much planning, and I usually have the ingredients for (or close enough)! This one pot meal is great for when you need to throw something together that is both satisfying and tasty, and uses up what you have in your fridge/pantry.

What does this dish taste like?

This dish uses Mexican inspired flavors to create a healthy and filling slightly spiced rice dish with vegetables, black beans and of course a healthy layer of cheese on top! Everything cooks in one pot so not only is it easy with minimal clean up, the rice absorbs all the delicious flavors from the broth and veggies!

What are the ingredients needed to make this Mexican style rice?

The ingredients look like a lot, but they are either basic pantry staples or can easily be swapped out for what you have in your house:

• oil - for frying the veggies
• onions and garlic - provide a nice flavor to the meal
• veggies - I used a blend of peppers, sweet potato, corn, and spinach
• black beans - the protein of the dish, be sure to rinse well
• rice - i use my favorite basmati rice but any variety of white rice will work
• broth - the cooking liquid for the rice
• diced tomatoes - use a flavored can of petit cut tomatoes
• limes - to really kick up the flavor
• seasonings - the blend of chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika and salt work well with the veggies and rice
• cheese - optional, but delicious
• cilantro or parsely - as a garnish and subtle flavor boost

How to make this one pot meal?

step one: fry the onion, peppers, and sweet potato in oil in a large skillet

step two: add the garlic and seasonings and cook an additional 2-3 minutes

step three: add the black beans, corn, and rice and stir to coat

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step four: add the broth and tomatoes, stir and bring to a simmer

step four: cover and cook until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed

step five: stir in the spinach and lime juice

step six: top with cheese, cover and allow cheese to to melt; sprinkle with chopped parsely and serve immediately

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Can I use brown rice in this dish?

I do not recommend using brown rice, the cook time is way longer than white rice and it would need additional liquid to cook properly

Can I use leftover pre-cooked rice?

This recipe is great for uncooked rice, there is too much liquid in the recipe to use cooked rice.

Is this dish healthy?

Exactly as written this dish is healthy while not skimping on flavor. It has lots of veggies and beans that add to the nutritional value of this meal. If you are looking to make it even healthier you could consider adding only hafl the amount of cheese!

Other recipes you may like:

• One pot mexican quinoa
• Mexican avocado salad
• One pot creamy gnocchi and sausage