Is rice and beans a complete meal?

Of course! You’ve got plenty of protein, fiber, and carbs in the rice and beans themselves, and lots of delicious veggies to choose from for toppings. Sounds like a filling, nutritious meal to me! Plus you can make your rice with vegetable broth or chicken broth to boost the nutrients.

What goes well with rice and beans?

All sorts of toppings! The toppings bar is the best part. You could also add shredded chicken or Carnitas to make a burrito bowl.

Which is better, dry beans or canned beans?

I almost always use dry beans, and here’s why . Plus, dry beans are easy to make ahead of time in the Instant Pot or slow cooker !

Easy Rice and Beans Dinner | A Frugal Family Favorite!

Rice and Beans

y familiy LOVES this easy beans and rice recipe. Use your favorite Cuban or Mexican or Spanish staples, and it works with canned pinto or black beans too! : : DontWasteTheCrumbs.com

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We make this easy rice and beans recipe almost every week – it’s cheap, healthy, and delicious! Flavorful citrus black beans, tender rice, and plenty of toppings make for a yummy, filling meal.

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
Category: Main Meals
Method: Stove top and Instant Pot
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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1 batch of our favorite spicy citrus black beans
4–6 cups cooked rice (I make Instant Pot brown rice)

Toppings as Desired (I usually prepare about 1 cup of each)

Shredded lettuce
Shredded cheese
Diced black olives
Finely diced onion
Finely diced bell peppers
Or Fajita Veggies instead
Homemade Restaurant-Style Salsa
Salsa Verde
Southwestern Corn
Diced avocado
Quartered cherry tomatoes
Chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream or Lime Crema
Tortilla Chips

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Instructions

Prepare the beans and rice.
Meanwhile, prepare the toppings.
Serve beans and rice on a plate or bowl and let the family top as desired.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/easy-beans-and-rice-recipe/