Easy Mexican Rice Recipe
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Easy Mexican Rice

By: LIL_ROCK_STAR 
"This recipe is so simple, and yummy, perfect for anyone that's too lazy to cook an actual meal. It's also easily altered for anyone's tastes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (57)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Texatini
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce

Directions

  1. In a saucepan bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper and lettuce.
  3. Cook over medium heat until heated through.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 361 | Total Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by NADROJ451   view full review
Good recipe. Tasty and easy to prepare. Lettuce makes a nice compliment and adds texture. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2003 by Christine Betley Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a super easy and tasty burrito stuffer. As previously suggested I cooked the rice with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2003 by Angie   view full review
This was excellent, everyone loved it! My husband has eaten it for 3 days straight now and is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2008 by JENNYLYN1   view full review
This was great! I gave it a 4 because I made some changes. I sauteed some onion, garlic and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2006 by bethmorris1125   view full review
My family loves this dish! I use black beans and sometimes just the rice w/ no beans. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2007 by Michelle   view full review
This recipe was good! I added ground turkey and used "seasoned black beans" I also put all the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by Julie   view full review
Excellent recipe if you cook the rice in the tomatoes and sauce instead of just water. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2004 by Wilemon   view full review
There was just too much tomato taste for us. I will try this again and just add a can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
This was really good! I used white basmati rice as I didn't have brown, used pinto beans in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too...   view full review
YAHOO! I added a small can (8 oz) of Rold Gold thick & hot tomato sauce (it has garlic, onion...

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