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Easy Mexican Rice

SUBMITTED 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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 47 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by NADROJ451
Good recipe. Tasty and easy to prepare. Lettuce makes a nice compliment and adds texture. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2003 by Christine Betley
This is a super easy and tasty burrito stuffer. As previously suggested I cooked the rice with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2003 by XYZWYATT
This was excellent, everyone loved it! My husband has eaten it for 3 days straight now and is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2006 by bethmorris1125
My family loves this dish! I use black beans and sometimes just the rice w/ no beans. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too...
YAHOO! I added a small can (8 oz) of Rold Gold thick & hot tomato sauce (it has garlic, onion... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2003 by WENDY K
I've been trying to find a tasty way to add brown rice to my diet, and this was it! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2004 by Wilemon
There was just too much tomato taste for us. I will try this again and just add a can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN
This was really good! I used white basmati rice as I didn't have brown, used pinto beans in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2007 by Christine and Matthew
Another adaptation: Omit the tomatoes, paste, and taco seasoning, and substitute your favorite... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2007 by Michelle
This recipe was good! I added ground turkey and used "seasoned black beans" I also put all the... MORE
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