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Best Easy Mexican Rice and Beans

by Annmarie

This Mexican Rice and Beans recipe is a total weeknight winner! It’s quick to prepare, loaded with bold, comforting flavors, and made with pantry staples you likely already have on hand. Whether you’re feeding a hungry crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this dish is the perfect combination of convenience and taste.

Ready in almost no time, this easy rice and beans meal is ideal for busy nights when you need something hearty, filling, and satisfying. It’s one of those recipes you’ll turn to again and again—delicious as a main dish or a flavorful side for your favorite tacos, enchiladas, or grilled proteins. Trust us, this simple recipe will earn a permanent spot on your menu rotation!

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Best Mexican Rice and Beans Recipe

 

Best Easy Mexican Rice and Beans

Best Easy Mexican Rice and Beans

This Best Mexican Rice and Beans is simple and easy to make. You’ll have dinner for tonight while enjoying leftovers all week! In other words, this will become your favorite dish!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 cans (15oz) organic pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
  • ¾ cup salsa (fresh or jarred works!)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • sea salt + black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add a little bit of olive oil and some fresh salsa to a medium-hot skillet.
  2. Start to sauté the salsa in the pan and cook until it is a little bit thick.
  3. Add in a few different spices from your spice organizer such as: paprika, cumin, garlic, chili powder.
  4. Stir the spices around really well. Add beans into the paste and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked rice last and mix everything together until evenly combined.

Notes

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