This Mexican Bean and Rice recipe is quick and simple to make.  It's tasty and nutritious and will give you leftovers to reheat for the week.

Mexican Rice and Beans

white rice

(15 ounces) organic pinto beans (drained and rinsed)

salsa (fresh

olive oil

cumin

paprika

garlic

chili powder

sea salt + black pepper

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and salsa then saute for about 3-5 minutes.

Add spices into the skillet and stir until evenly combined. Add beans into the paste then reduce heat to low.

Let the beans cook for about 15 minutes then add cooked rice. Stir everything together until evenly combined then serve immediately.

Made this tonight for dinner.  All of the kids enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!

I just made this and it was great!  I used Jasmine Brown Rice and Cowboy Cavier salsa from Trader Joe's.  Super easy and flavorful.

Yummy, quick, and easy to make!  I cut back on some things being I was making it for my young kiddos.  I used 1 can of beans and I cut the olive oil, paprika, and chili powder in half.   Threw a little Daiya shredded cheese on top, and it became the perfect lunch.  Family approved.  Thank you for sharing!!  :)

My husband and I just finished eating our first bowls of this - we're going in for seconds and skipping dessert!  

Glad I doubled the recipe, as we can have leftovers for lunch tomorrow.  I'm thinking this would taste AWESOME in a flour tortilla with some sour cream, shredded cheese, and guacamole!  

Really, really yummy!  Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!

Meghann,
Love ,love ,love this recipe, it's quick and easy to make, and EVERYONE in the house loved it, it was all gone! Thank you for sharing!

Being Hispanic I have made tons of Mexican rice so was skeptical about this recipe. But decided to give it a try. It was amazing. Will definitely make it again
Thanks for sharing.
Just found you and your site and it looks awesome.
Will definitely be trying several of your recipes.

This recipe was quick and delicious! The family loved it and will make it part of our dinner rotation. 
Thanks for sharing!!?

I cannot begin to tell you how many times I've made this recipe! I love how easy it is! I always have everything on hand, and when I don't, it's so easy to customize. I typically make it with brown rice, and mix up the beans depending on what I have. Every time it's delicious and I have leftovers for a few meals after (or I put them in burritos - yum!). Thanks for such a great recipe. It's a keeper!

This recipe was great exactly as written. I used all the ingredients mentioned including Carolina Rice, Pace Salsa, and garlic powder.  
But what was the green garnish shown in the photo, cilantro or parsley?  That dresses it up nicely

Tastes OK. Next time will use medium heat. Med. high is too hot. Almost burned salsa.

Well seasoned, easy and delicious! The best mexican bean and rice recipe I've found. Was searching for something with ingredients I always have on hand. This is it! I used black beans instead. Will use this recipe everytime. Thank you!

Mexican Rice Beans recipe is great! I made it according to your recipe and the taste is great! Everyone in the family likes it, it makes me happy. thank you

I recently chose to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle. My 11 year old has been skeptical. He has enjoyed the some of the meals I’ve loved. This one exceeded even my expectations. When he put the first bite in his mouth he moaned “Uh huh!” As if to say, “Do this one again!” It was spicy for our liking so I garnished with a dollop of sour cream and served it with pan fried tortilla strips.

mexican rice and beans

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 6

Cost: $7.90 /serving

Author : Simple Green Moms

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