One-Pot Mexican Kidney Bean and Rice Recipe

Including fibre-rich red kidney beans in the diet will help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Being a good source of protein and magnesium, red kidney beans will also help to promote more balanced blood-sugar levels. Evidence suggests that eating tomatoes often can lower the risk of a variety of cancers including stomach, prostate and lung.

Serves: 4

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Servings

4

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Olive oil, for cooking
  • 2 celery sticks, diced
  • 1 red capsicum, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
  • 1 tin kidney beans, rinsed
  • 1 tin tomatoes
  • ½-1 tsp chilli flakes
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • Pinch sea salt & pepper
  • 1½ tsp sweet paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable stock, plus extra if too dry
  • ⅓ cup grated cheese
  • Handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped

Method


  • In large pot over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in a little olive oil. Add celery, capsicum and carrot and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add rice, kidney beans, tomato and spices and cook for further couple of minutes.
  • Pour in vegetable stock and cook for 15 mins or until rice is tender. Add extra water if needed.
  • Toss through cheese and coriander. Top with extra cheese and coriander to serve.

  

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