Mexican Rice and Beans made with olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, pinto beans, long grain rice, vegetable broth, salsa, ground cumin, chili powder

Mexican Rice and Beans

This hearty Instant Pot Mexican rice and beans recipe is a budget-friendly powerhouse of flavor. Combining whole grains and protein-rich legumes with zesty salsa and warm spices, it provides a nutritious and satisfying meal that is as affordable as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prep, this one-pot wonder simplifies your plant-based diet without sacrificing quality.

8 servings
Updated

Price per Serving

AUD: A$ 2.23
EUR: € 1.37
GBP: £ 1.17
USD: $ 1.49
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and heat the olive oil (1 tbsp). Add the onion (1) and garlic cloves (4 clove), cooking for 5 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Stir in the ground cumin (2 tsp) and chili powder (1 tbsp), toasting the spices for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the pinto beans (1 lb), long grain rice (1 lb), vegetable broth (6 cup), and salsa (1 cup). Secure the lid and pressure cook on High for 25 minutes.

  4. 4

    Allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes before carefully opening the lid and fluffing the rice.

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

431
kcal
17
Protein (g)
84
Carbs (g)
3
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Fiber 11 g
Sugars 2 g

Micronutrients

iron
4mg
178% DV
sodium
525mg
183% DV
calcium
78mg
48% DV
potassium
800mg
136% DV
vitamin a
15mcg
13% DV
vitamin c
6mg
50% DV
vitamin k
3mcg
18% DV

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