Cheesy Bean and Rice Bowl 🍚

Name: Cheesy Bean and Rice Bowl
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup rice; 1 can pinto beans; 2 cups vegetable stock; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 onion; 1 jalapeño; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp cumin; salt and black pepper

Creamy, satisfying rice pilaf studded with pinto beans and melted cheese, a vegetarian powerhouse that costs less than two dollars a bowl.

30 min · Beginner · 360 cal · 12g protein · $1.40/serving · American

Budget-Friendly Comfort Food Vegetarian

30minutes

4servings

360calories

12gprotein

$1.40per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

1 cup rice
1 can pinto beans
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 onion
1 jalapeño
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp cumin
salt and black pepper

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Instructions

1
Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and jalapeño, cook 3 minutes.
2
Stir in rice and cumin. Toast for 1 minute.
3
Add vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
4
Cover and simmer 18 minutes until rice is tender and stock is absorbed.
5
Stir in drained pinto beans and cook uncovered 2 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.