A hearty and nutritious slow-cooked Mexican rice dish with black beans, veggies, and spices.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2cupsbrown rice
- 1canblack beans
- 1cancrushed tomatoes
- 2clovegarlic
- 1pieceleek
- 1piecered bell pepper
- 1pieceyellow bell pepper
- 1piecered onion
Spices
- 1tspcumin
- 1tspsmoked paprika
- 1tsponion powder
- 1tspgarlic powder
- 1/2tspred pepper flakes
- 1tspsalt
How to make Crockpot Mexican Rice
Layer The Ingredients
In your slow cooker, layer the brown rice, crushed tomatoes, half a can of water, black beans, garlic, spices, and all the veggies.
Cook Low And Slow
Slow cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Stir the mixture, put the lid back on, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 more hours until the rice and veggies are cooked.
Serve
Serve warm over a bed of greens with a touch of sour cream.
Tips & Tricks
You can use wild rice or a blend for a different texture.
If using dry black beans, cook them separately before adding to the slow cooker.
Tomato sauce can be used instead of crushed tomatoes for a smoother texture.
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