Tex-Mex Pinto Beans & Brown Rice
INGREDIENTS
- 1 green or yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1/2 cup matchstick-cut or thinly sliced carrots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (16 oz.) can pinto or red beans, rinsed, drained
- 2 cups hot cooked brown rice *
- 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Jack
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro or thinly sliced green onions
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Cook bell pepper, onion, carrots and garlic in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat 8 minutes.
- 2
Add tomatoes; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in beans; heat through, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Serve mixture over hot cooked rice topped with cheese and cilantro.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 4
HELPFUL HINTS
- *Timesaving Tip: Use pouches of fully cooked brown rice. An 8.8 oz. package will yield 2 cups rice.
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540
Total Fat 8.9g
Saturated Fat 4.1g
Trans Fat 1.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 17mg
Sodium 913mg
Carbohydrates 93g
Protein 20g
Dietary Fiber 8g
Vitamin A 396%
Vitamin C 43%
Calcium 304%
Iron 5%
