Name: Spanish Rice and Beans Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil (use veggie broth if you avoid oil); 1 medium onion, diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 3-4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp smoked paprika; Pinch of red pepper flakes; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 ½ cups (300 g) white rice, uncooked; 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) vegetable broth; 1 ¼ cups (300 g) salsa; 1 (15 oz) can (270 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed; ½ cup (65 g) green olives, halved (optional); Fresh herbs to garnish (e.g., cilantro or parsley)

Description

Spanish Rice and Beans is a quick, flavorful, and hearty dish packed with savory spices, tender rice, and hearty beans. Perfect as a main for vegetarians or as a side for any protein.

Ingredients

1 tbsp oil (use veggie broth if you avoid oil)

1 medium onion, diced

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

3–4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp sweet paprika

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp smoked paprika

Pinch of red pepper flakes

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 ½ cups (300 g) white rice, uncooked

1 ¼ cups (300 ml) vegetable broth

1 ¼ cups (300 g) salsa

1 (15 oz) can (270 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

½ cup (65 g) green olives, halved (optional)

Fresh herbs to garnish (e.g., cilantro or parsley)

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Instructions

Prepare the Rice: Soak the rice in cold or lukewarm water for 10 minutes, then discard the water. While the rice soaks, chop the onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
Sauté the Veggies: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and chopped bell pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened, then stir in minced garlic and spices (cumin, paprika, oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper). Cook for another minute.
Cook the Rice: Add soaked rice, salsa, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
Simmer: Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes (depending on rice type) until the rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
Finish the Dish: Stir in kidney beans and olives (if using), garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Veggie Variations: Substitute beans with black beans or pinto beans.

Spicy Version: Add more red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeño for extra spice.

Protein Addition: Add cooked chicken, tofu, or tempeh for a heartier meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Spanish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 0mg