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Budget Family Dinner: One-Pot Tomato Rice and Beans
One-Pot Tomato Rice and Beans is a budget family dinner made with long-grain rice, canned beans, tomatoes, and simple spices. Everything simmers in one skillet, so it is filling, low-cost, kid-friendly, and easy to clean up on busy weeknights.
Inspired by Kitchen Tutor
Total time
35 min
prep + cook
Cost
$1.00
per serving
Servings
6
Diet
vegetarian
Ingredients
6
- long-grain white rice1 1/2 cups
- vegetable oil1 tablespoon
- yellow onion, diced1 medium
- garlic, minced2 cloves
- chili powder1 teaspoon
- ground cumin1 teaspoon
- smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon
- diced tomatoes, undrained1 can, 14.5 ounces
- water2 1/4 cups
- kosher salt1 teaspoon
- black beans, drained and rinsed1 can, 15 ounces
- pinto beans, drained and rinsed1 can, 15 ounces
- frozen corn1 cup
- apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon
Instructions
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Tutor's tips
- •Keep the lid closed while the rice simmers. Lifting it releases steam and can leave the grains undercooked.
- •Use a wide, heavy pan if possible. It spreads heat evenly and helps prevent scorching on the bottom.
- •Taste after adding the vinegar. Canned beans and tomatoes vary in saltiness, so adjust seasoning only at the end.
