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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
  1. 011. Soak white beans overnight in water. Drain and simmer in fresh water for 45 minutes until tender (edible weight ~200g). Drain thoroughly.
  2. 022. In a small pot, steam white rice with 120ml water and a pinch of salt until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  3. 033. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add Mexican-style tomato sauce and simmer for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. 044. Add simmered white beans to tomato sauce and cook for 5 minutes until beans absorb flavors and sauce thickens.
  5. 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.

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