Vegetarian Smoked Mexican Bean Rice Recipe
Vegetarian Smoked Mexican Bean Rice Recipe is a delicious rice preparation that can be put together under 30 minutes. Loaded with vegetables and rajma, it makes for a great lunch box meal as well.
Mexican rice differs to each family and of course along with course of handing over recipes, just like many get adapted to regions and cultures and still gets to be called Mexican Rice, some like it with beans, some with vegetables or some using neither with just plain tomatoes, cheese and jalapenos. If you have never made this rice before, you should expect this rice to be a little sticky and delicious flavor of the tomatoes and cumin.
Serve the Vegetarian Smoked Mexican Bean Rice along with a side of Poblano Chili Rellenos Recipe (Baked Cheese Stuffed Chilies) for a simple meal.
If you like Mexican recipes, then you must try some of the recipes below.
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4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup Homemade tomato puree
- 1 Onion , finely chopped
- 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) , finely chopped
- 2 Pickled Jalapenos , finely chopped
- 200 grams Button mushrooms , finely chopped
- 1 Carrot (Gajjar) , finely chopped
- 1 cup Rajma (Large Kidney Beans) , boiled
- 2 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
- 1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
- 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
- 2 cups Basmati rice
- Salt , to taste
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil , for cooking
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- Coriander (Dhania) Leaves , finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese , grated
How to make Vegetarian Smoked Mexican Bean Rice Recipe
To begin making the Vegetarian Smoked Mexican Bean Rice Recipe, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the rice, onion, peppers,carrots, beans, bay leaf, jalapenos and garlic.
Saute until the rice is browned and vegetables are tender.
Stir in the water, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin powder and salt and bring to a boil.
Turn the heat to low and simmer the rice mixture covered with a light fitting lid until the rice is cooked, about 15 to 20 minutes.
You will notice rice fluffy with the water fully absorbed. Turn off the heat at this stage and allow the rice to sit for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes stir in the cheese, coriander and lemon juice with a fork taking care not to make the Mexican rice mushy and broken. Transfer the Mexican rice to a serving bowl and serve hot.
Serve the Vegetarian Smoked Mexican Bean Rice along with a side of Poblano Chili Rellenos Recipe (Baked Cheese Stuffed Chilies) for a simple meal.
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