Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 1 red bell pepper (cored, seeded and quartered)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
  • 15 ounce can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo for garnish (optional)

Instruction

  • For the Rice:
  • Heat the olive oil in a 2 quart pot over medium heat. Add the rice and stir until the rice is coated in the oil. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the rice is toasted and lightly browned.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients. I recommend doing this off the heat to avoid splattering.
  • Return the pot to the burner, bring the contents to a boil.
  • Cover the pot and turn the heat to low; cook for 17 minutes.
  • Take the pot off the heat and let it stand, covered for 5 minutes. Remove and discard bell peppers. Stir well. Garnish with tomatoes and green onions if desired.
  • For the Beans:
  • Put all of the ingredients in a pan over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer. Cook for 7-10 minutes until sauce has thickened. Taste and add more salt or chili powder if needed. You can also add a bit more chicken stock if the sauce gets too thick for your liking. Garnish with pico de gallo if desired.