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Cheesy Rice and Beans

A budget-friendly skillet of seasoned rice, beans, tomatoes, and melted cheese.

By Simple Table Recipes ·

A bowl of cheesy rice and black beans topped with melted cheddar and sliced green onion
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
6 servings
Difficulty
Easy
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Recipe

Cheesy Rice and Beans

One skillet of seasoned rice and beans under melted cheddar.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Yield
6 servings
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in the rice, taco seasoning, and salt and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes with their juices and the broth. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in the beans and corn. Cover again and cook for 5 minutes, until the rice is tender.
  7. Remove from the heat and stir in 115 g (1 cup) of the cheese.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, cover for 2-3 minutes, and serve once melted.

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Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid
  • Wooden spoon
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Measuring cups/spoons
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