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Mexican Inspired One-Pot Vegan Rice and Beans

Healthy, flavorful, and simple one-pot vegan rice and beans recipe.

mexican inspired vegan beans and rice in a bowl
mexican inspired vegan beans and rice recipe ingredients in plates and bowls placed on a table
mexican inspired vegan beans and rice in a bowl

Mexican Inspired One-Pot Vegan Rice and Beans

Course: MealsCuisine: Vegan, Mexican-InspiredDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Total time

45

minutes

Healthy, flavorful, and simple one-pot vegan rice and beans recipe.

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp olive oil

  • 3-4 garlic cloves, grated

  • 1 Tbsp ginger, grated

  • 1 small green chilli, finely chopped

  • 2 medium-size onions, finely chopped

  • ½ cup tomato puree

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • ½ tsp ground red chilli

  • ½ tsp red chilli flakes

  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 1 ½ cups rice, rinsed

  • 1 ½ cups red kidney beans, cooked

  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels

  • 1 cup capsicum, finely chopped

  • 4 cups water

  • 1Tbsp lemon juice

Directions

  • Place a large wide pot on medium heat, and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. After the oil is heated, add garlic, ginger, green chillies, and onions. Saute them for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are slightly caramelized.
  • Add tomato puree, ground cumin, ground red chilli, red chilli flakes, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix everything well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Then add rice, kidney beans, corn kernels, capsicum, and water. Mix everything well, bring it to a boil and then cover the pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
  • Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat. Add lemon juice and olive oil and gently mix everything. Cover with a lid and let the flavors blend for 5 minutes.
  • Finally, serve hot and enjoy!

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