Taco Beans and Rice

Name: Taco Beans and Rice
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 355 milliliters refrigerated prechopped tricolor bell pepper; 249 grams pouch microwaveable cooked brown rice (such as Uncle Bens Whole Grain Brown Ready Rice); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 237 milliliters refrigerated prechopped onion; 454 grams dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 57 grams 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 35 grams package 40%-less-sodium taco seasoning mix, divided

The recipe Taco Beans and Rice could satisfy your Mexican craving in about 14 minutes. One portion of this dish contains around 19g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 508 calories. For $1.24 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. If you have 0%-less-sodium taco seasoning mix, microwaveable brown rice, sharp cheddar cheese, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the brown rice you could follow this main course with the Brown Rice Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add bell pepper and onion. Cook 7 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring often. Stir in beans; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.

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Remove from heat; stir in half package of seasoning mix.

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Place rice in a medium bowl; heat according to package directions.

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Rice

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Add remaining half of seasoning mix to rice, stirring well to combine. Spoon bean mixture over rice; sprinkle evenly with cheese.

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Servings:

355milliliters

refrigerated prechopped tricolor bell pepper 249grams

pouch microwaveable cooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Ready Rice)1Tbsp

olive oil 237milliliters

refrigerated prechopped onion 454grams

dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 57grams

1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese 35grams

package 40%-less-sodium taco seasoning mix, divided

Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Mexican can be paired with Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. The Dutton-Goldfield Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir with a 4.9 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 58 dollars per bottle.