Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 14 oz cans black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup Arborio Rice
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 cup chunky mild salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Instruction

  • Add rinsed and drained beans, rice, water, salsa, cumin, taco seasoning, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 3-5 hours.
  • Check after 3 hours, stir and if needed add 1/4 cup of water more.
  • Once ready, stir in lime zest.
  • Top with homemade or store-bought Pico de Gallo and serve in bowls, topped with sour cream, avocado and extra Pico de Gallo.
  • Or serve as a burrito filling!
  • Enjoy!