Zippy Beans and Rice

Name: Zippy Beans and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Recipes, Mexican Side Dishes
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 1 cup frozen corn; 3/4 cup water; 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon salt, optional; 1 cup uncooked instant white or brown rice; 1 green onion, sliced

This is a super side dish, and we also enjoy it as a light entree with corn bread and salad.—Darlene Owen, Reedsport, Oregon

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
3/4 cup water
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 cup uncooked instant white or brown rice
1 green onion, sliced

Directions

In a large skillet, combine the beans, tomatoes, corn, water, jalapeno and salt if desired. Bring to a boil over high heat; stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with onion.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 197 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Zippy Beans and Rice in Taste of Home August/September 1999

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carrie carney

Jun 4, 2012

It doesn't get any easier than this. We are trying to eat healthier and this is a great and filling side dish. Even my 6 and 4 year olds ate it as well as the hubby. I used instant brown rice and left out the jalepeno. Also drained a can of corn and added that instead since I didn't have frozen.
toddandfawn

Apr 29, 2011

This is an EXCELLENT side to any spanish dish! The whole family loves it, plus it is sooo easy to make!
lurky27

Apr 28, 2010

Cheap, easy, and doesn't taste too bad either! We had no green onions so didn't put any on top. Also quite healthy if you use brown rice.~ Theresa