Spicy Dirty Rice with Black Beans and Pine Nuts

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Flavorful Spicy Dirty Rice with Black Beans and Pine Nuts elevates your meal with vibrant flavors and textures. This vegetarian Mexican dish is perfect for those seeking a hearty, plant-based option that’s both satisfying and nutritious. The combination of aromatic spices, tender rice, and crunchy pine nuts creates a delightful balance that will please any palate.

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Overview

This Spicy Dirty Rice is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the heartiness of rice with the rich taste of black beans and the crunch of toasted pine nuts. It's a perfect blend of spices and textures, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Pine nuts

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) olive oil
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Cup onion, minced
• 1 Whole green bell pepper, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) chili powder
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) annatto powder
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) crushed red pepper
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cumin, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 1.33 Cups white rice
• 2.75 Cups water
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 3 Whole roma tomatoes, minced
• 1.33 Cups corn kernels, drained
• 1 Cup black beans, drained
• 0.25 Cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1 Pinch black pepper, to taste
• 1 Whole red onion, sliced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) lime juice
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) cilantro, minced
• 1 Whole lime, sliced

Steps

1. In a heavy saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and onion; sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Mix in the minced bell pepper, chili powder, annatto powder, crushed red pepper, ground cumin, and ground cinnamon. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Add the white rice to the saucepan and stir to coat with the spices.
4. Pour in the water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
5. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer the rice for 25 minutes until cooked.
6. Once the rice is cooked, mix in the minced tomatoes, drained corn, drained black beans, and toasted pine nuts.
7. Stir in black pepper and lime juice. Heat the mixture through.
8. Serve the rice on plates, topped with sliced red onion and minced cilantro.
9. Accompany each serving with a slice of lime for squeezing over the rice.

Enjoy your Spicy Dirty Rice with Black Beans and Pine Nuts!