This Crockpot Mexican Rice and Beans recipe is perfect for a busy day. Just toss the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do all the work. The result is a delicious and flavorful dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream
Instructions:
In a slow cooker, combine rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper
Stir well to combine
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until rice is cooked through and liquid is absorbed
Once done, fluff rice with a fork
Serve hot with optional toppings like chopped cilantro, diced avocado, shredded cheese, and sour cream