Quick Mexican-Style Rice
Quick Mexican-Style Rice brings tender brown rice together with zesty taco seasoning, kidney beans, and rich tomato sauce for a hearty, comforting bite. Diced tomatoes add brightness while a sprinkle of shredded lettuce gives a fresh finish. Serve it as a versatile side for tacos and grilled meats, or enjoy it as a simple weeknight bowl on its own.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add the rice and stir. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it stand for 15 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the taco seasoning, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and lettuce.
- 3
Cook over medium heat until heated through.
- Calories 488.83 kcal High
- Protein 16.05 g Good Source
- Carbs 103.02 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.24 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.35 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.45 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1182.61 mg High
- Fiber 17.56 g Good Source
- Sugar 16.86 g High
- Added Sugar 8.49 g Moderate
- Calcium 50.87 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.42 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1066.21 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 237.9 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 13.9 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Quick Mexican Style Rice is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Rice, Diced Tomatoes, Kidney Beans, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 488.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Mexican-Style Rice?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Quick Mexican-Style Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice, Diced Tomatoes, Kidney Beans, Salt & Pepper, Shredded Lettuce. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Mexican-Style Rice?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 488.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Mexican-Style Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
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