Lunch · Mexican · 15 min
Arroz Rojo con Legumbres (Mexican-Style Red Rice with White Beans and Cilantro)
- Calories
- 660
- Protein
- 28g
- Carbs
- 79g
- Fat
- 20g
Ingredients
- 232.4 g dry white beans
- 80 g tomato sauce
- 1.1643 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 12 g long-grain white rice
- 0.5 cup water
- 40.5 g fresh cilantro salsa
- 243 g baby watercress
Method
- 011. Soak white beans overnight in water. Drain and simmer in fresh water for 45 minutes until tender (edible weight ~200g). Drain thoroughly.
- 022. In a small pot, steam white rice with 120ml water and a pinch of salt until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- 033. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add Mexican-style tomato sauce and simmer for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- 044. Add simmered white beans to tomato sauce and cook for 5 minutes until beans absorb flavors and sauce thickens.
- 055. Spoon cooked red rice into a bowl, top with tomato-simmered white beans, fold in fresh cilantro salsa, and garnish with watercress before serving.