Spicy Rice, Bean and Cheese Skillet
Go Mexican for lunch or dinner with this quick and easy Spicy Rice, Bean and Cheese Skillet made with Minute® Instant Brown Rice!
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 cups Minute® Brown Rice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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Instructions
Bring a taste of Mexico to the table today with this easy and flavorful Spicy Rice, Bean and Cheese Skillet. It’s ready in just 20 minutes!
Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green peppers and garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Step 2
Add beans, tomatoes and green chilies and water to skillet and mix well. Bring to a boil.
Step 3
Stir in rice. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Stir in cilantro and top with cheese. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
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A Spicy Taste of Mexico
Spice things up with this quick and simple Spicy Rice, Bean and Cheese Skillet made with Minute® Instant Brown Rice. Don’t settle for bland, boring meals just because your busy schedule leaves you with little time to cook. With our easy and delicious recipes, you can have a fantastic dinner, fast!
Loaded with green bell peppers, diced tomatoes, green chilies, black beans, cheese and topped with fresh cilantro, this dish combines some favorite Mexican flavors in one simple recipe. Serve this as a side dish with any of your favorite Mexican mains, or serve it on its own as a vegetarian main. This dish is as versatile as it is delicious and you’ll find yourself craving it, time and time again.
Recipe Variations
There are plenty of different ways you can make this Mexican rice. If green chilies are too spicy for your liking, swap them for red bell peppers, zucchini or drained whole kernel corn for an equally-delicious, yet milder, dish. If you’re not on a vegetarian diet, add some additional protein, such as cooked chicken or beef, to this dish. For added flavor and creaminess, top this dish with a few slices of fresh avocado and a dollop of sour cream.
For a similar recipe idea, give this Southern-style Red Beans and Rice recipe a Tex-Mex twist with hot sauce, spicy peppers and Monterey Jack cheese. Also try our Mexican Rice Recipe.
