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Mexican Brown Rice

Mexican Brown Rice in a pan with avocado, and black beans
  • Serves: 8
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken or veggie broth
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning (homemade or 1 packet)
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • avocado, optional
  • cilantro, optional

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil In a large skillet set over medium high heat.
  2. Pour the rice into a fine mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly.
  3. Add the rice, tomato sauce, broth and taco seasoning to the hot pan with olive oil. Stir and bring to a boil before turning the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 45-50 minutes, test for doneness.
  4. Once rice is cooked add black beans and fluff with a fork. Place the lid back on and let the beans warm white the rice continue to steam for another 5 minutes.
  5. Garnish with optional toppings like cilantro, quest fresco, avocado or salsa.