Speedy Black Beans and Mexican Rice

Name: Speedy Black Beans and Mexican Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8.8-oz.) pouch ready-to-serve Mexican rice; 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (4.4-oz.) can chopped green chiles; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Toppings: sour cream, salsa, diced tomato, shredded Cheddar cheese

8 Ratings
7 Reviews

This hearty rice and bean dish is the perfect answer for a meatless main-dish choice and doubles perfectly.

By Developed by Rebecca Gordon

Recipe by Southern Living September 2006

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Credit: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Ana Kelly

Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

2 mins

total:

7 mins

Yield:

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 (8.8-oz.) pouch ready-to-serve Mexican rice
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4.4-oz.) can chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Toppings: sour cream, salsa, diced tomato, shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1

Cook rice according to package directions.

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Step 2

Combine black beans and green chiles in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 90 seconds. Stir in rice and cilantro. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
Step 3

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Rice-A-Roni Express Heat & Serve Mexican Rice.
Step 4

Mexican Beef 'n' Rice: Substitute 1 lb. cooked lean ground beef for black beans. Substitute 1 cup salsa for green chiles. Prepare recipe as directed omitting toppings. Serve with corn chips or in lettuce leaves, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

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Merc123

05/17/2014

Great recipe. We added some marinated steak from a local Mexican food store that we grilled. We also added pico de gallo salsa and Mexican 4 cheese.

steponme

08/20/2012

Good side or main dish. I used 1 pkg of cooked Lipton Taco flavor rice.

BrendaCdna312

03/10/2012

easy and very good

karenfar

06/22/2010

I am giving this 5 stars because it is so quick,easy and has fantastic flavor especially with the toppings. I served this as a side for Southwestern Grilled Chicken and Avocado Melts from Sunset 5/2010 for a fabulous dinner.

SpikesGirl

01/31/2010

Easy,speedy...add salsa if you want a little kick. Will make it again. Did add ground beef w/beans;might add red bell pepper...I am very adventurous if I have time....

jnjhill

06/16/2009

I may keep these ingredients on hand in case of impromptu house guests. This is so quick and easy and very tasty.

Becky

05/09/2009

Good and easy.

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Speedy Black Beans and Mexican Rice

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