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Grandma's Easy Southwestern Rice Side Dish

Grandma's Southwestern Rice: A Flavorful Easy Side Dish

When you are looking to elevate a simple weeknight dinner, Grandma’s Southwestern Rice is the perfect, vibrant side dish to bring to the table.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, quick, rice, southwestern rice
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 196kcal
Cost: $8.00

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14 ½ oz) chicken broth
  • ⅛ tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups frozen corn, (about 10 oz) thawed
  • 1 can (10 oz) tomatoes diced, and green chiles, undrained
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 ⅛ cup uncooked long grain rice

Instructions

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over a medium high heat. Saute the onion and pepper for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook and stir for about another 1 minute.
  • Stir in the broth, rice and the spices bringing the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer covered until the rice is tender for about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the rest of the ingredients and cook covered until heated all the way through.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grandma's Southwestern Rice: A Flavorful Easy Side Dish
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
196
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
335
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
11
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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