Spanish Rice And Beans

Name: Spanish Rice And Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin American, Spanish
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil (use veggie broth if you avoid oil); 1 medium onion (diced); 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped); 3-4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; Pinch of red pepper flakes; Salt & black pepper (to taste); 1 1/2 cups white rice (uncooked (*see notes)); 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth (or more, depending on rice variety); 1 1/4 cups salsa; 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed (*see notes)); 1/2 cup green olives (halved (optional)); Fresh herbs (to garnish, e.g. cilantro or parsley)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

Rich and flavorful Spanish rice and beans, the perfect weeknight dinner for vegetarians & vegans alike. Also, a tasty side dish for meat-eaters or pescetarians! Easy to make in one pot, with all the aspects of a supreme comfort food. This recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and a great source of complete proteins.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:15:43 GMT