Southwest Rice and Beans
My family eats rice and beans at least once a week. They are cheap, filling, and good for you! This simple rice and bean dish is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Mexican meal such as tacos, burritos, or enchiladas, but also makes a tasty meatless main dish when served with warm tortillas, or on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
Southwest Rice and Beans
Author/Source:
Pam @ Onceamonthmom.com
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice (I use brown)
- 2 cups black beans, drained and rinsed if canned
- 1 cup corn
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 1-2 teaspoons cumin
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Directions:
In a bowl, mix rice, beans, corn, salsa, and cumin. Scoop into a baking dish and sprinkle with cheese, if using. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and rice is warmed through. Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro or a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Serve as a side dish, or spoon into warmed tortillas and eat burrito-style.
Freezing Directions:
In a bowl, mix rice, beans, corn, salsa, and cumin. Scoop into a baking dish and sprinkle with cheese, if using. Cover with foil and freeze. To serve: Bake from frozen at 350 for 1 hour or until cheese is melted and rice is warmed through. Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro or a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Serve as a side dish, or spoon into warmed tortillas and eat burrito-style.
Servings: 4
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I love quick, healthy, simple meals like this! Thanks!
I love the “Smart Ones” Rice and Beans. But they aren’t budget friendly! Can’t wait to make a batch of this for lunches. Thanks:)
Did you notice that the preparation and freezing directions were the same?
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I was wondering if I can make this reciipe in ramakins before freezing or individual baking dishes, my husband would love this but it is not in my diet catagory. :)
I think that would work just fine.