Spicy Tex-Mex Rice Bowl

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 jalapeño, sliced

Instructions

1. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

2. Sauté Onion: Add the chopped white onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

3. Cook Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add Rice: Mix in the long grain rice, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until the rice is well-coated with oil and slightly toasted.

5. Incorporate Spices: Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring to evenly coat the rice mixture.

6. Add Liquid: Slowly pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce, stirring to combine. Raise the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

7. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the rice cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

8. Add Black Beans & Jalapeño: Once the rice is cooked, gently fold in the black beans and sliced jalapeño. Cover and let the mixture warm through for an additional 5 minutes.

9. Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Tex-Mex rice, stove-top rice bowl, spicy rice, lunch, easy Tex-Mex recipe, rice and beans, cilantro lime rice, jalapeño recipe, cumin rice, one-pot meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1,520 total calories for the entire dish

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