Mexican Brown Rice and Spicy Black Beans (Rice Cooker)
"This is one of my favorite side dishes that I often serve as part of a Mexican meal. It's even good by itself if you're in the mood for a vegan meal. The amount of vegetable broth listed is how much my rice cooker requires; many rice cookers are different, so just use as much liquid as you would normally use for 2 cups of brown rice."
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (209.6 g)
- Calories 359
- Total Fat - 3.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.7 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 593.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 68 g
- Dietary Fiber - 11.1 g
- Sugars - 3.3 g
- Protein - 14.9 g
- Calcium - 82.3 mg
- Iron - 3.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 13.7 mg
- Thiamin - 0.7 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Put rice, turmeric and broth in rice cooker; stir. Set on "brown rice" setting to cook.
Step 2
Once rice is done, let it keep warm in the rice cooker a bit while your prepare the beans. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and peppers and cook for 5 minutes, while stirring now and then.
Step 3
Remove from heat and stir in the black beans, cumin and 1 teaspoon of Adobo seasoning. Add this to the rice cooker; stir. Check for seasoning and add the additional teaspoon of Adobo seasoning, if desired.
Step 4
Keep in rice cooker on "Keep Warm" setting until you're ready to eat. Just before serving, stir in lime juice and cilantro and transfer to a large serving bowl.
Tips
- Rice Cooker
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the bell pepper, choose one that is firm and has vibrant color.
- For a spicier dish, leave the seeds in the jalapeno pepper.
- Substitute quinoa for the brown rice: Quinoa is a healthier option than brown rice, as it is higher in protein and fiber and contains essential minerals like iron and magnesium. This substitution will provide more nutrition and a lighter texture to the dish.
- Substitute black-eyed peas for the black beans: Black-eyed peas are a great source of protein and fiber, and they have a slightly sweet flavor that adds a unique taste to the dish. This substitution will provide more nutrition and a unique flavor to the dish.
Mediterranean Brown Rice and Spicy Black Beans Replace the Adobo seasoning with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Add 1/2 cup of kalamata olives, 1/2 cup of feta cheese, and 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes to the cooked rice and beans. Stir in 1/4 cup of fresh parsley instead of cilantro before serving.
Mediterranean Rice and Lentils Replace the Adobo seasoning with 1 teaspoon of oregano. Substitute 1 cup of cooked lentils for the black beans. Add 1/2 cup of kalamata olives, 1/2 cup of feta cheese, and 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes to the cooked rice and lentils. Stir in 1/4 cup of fresh basil instead of cilantro before serving.
Guacamole: This creamy, flavorful dip is the perfect accompaniment to the Mexican Brown Rice and Spicy Black Beans. The creaminess of the guacamole will balance the spiciness of the beans, and the lime in both dishes will bring out the flavor of each.
Vegetable Quesadillas: Vegetable Quesadillas are a great addition to the Mexican Brown Rice and Spicy Black Beans. The crunchy texture of the quesadillas will contrast with the creamy texture of the guacamole and the rice, and the vegetables will add extra flavor and nutrition to the meal.
FAQ
Q: How much vegetable broth do I need?
A: The amount of vegetable broth needed depends on the size of your rice cooker. Generally, you will need 2.5 cups of vegetable broth for 2 cups of dry brown rice. Check the instructions for your rice cooker for the exact amount needed.
Q: How long does it take to cook brown rice?
A: It typically takes between 25-35 minutes to cook brown rice in a rice cooker. The exact time will depend on the size and type of your rice cooker.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: Mexican brown rice is said to have been popularized by the famous Mexican chef, Diana Kennedy. She was the first to combine rice and beans together in a dish, making it a classic Mexican side dish.
Fun Fact 2: The Adobo seasoning used in this recipe is a combination of garlic, oregano, cumin, and paprika. It is a popular seasoning used in Mexican cuisine and was first used by the Aztecs centuries ago.