Easy Mexican Rice

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.

Original recipe makes 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

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    1 hr

  • READY IN

    1 hr 20 mins

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 361 kcal
Carbohydrates: 72.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 2.1 g
Fiber: 12.2 g
Protein: 12.2 g
Sodium: 1459 mg

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