Description
A simple and filling recipe for hearty cheap meals that anyone can make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rice
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add rice, black beans, corn, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
- Use leftover vegetables if you have them.
- Adjust spices based on your taste.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hearty cheap meals, easy recipes, budget-friendly cooking