How To Make One-Pot Enchilada Rice

 

Here is what you'll need!

One-Pot Enchilada Rice
Servings: 4-5

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ cup red onion, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
3 cups water
1½ cups rice
1 cup black beans
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
½ avocado, cubed (garnish)

PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 400ºF/200ºC.
- Put oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion to skillet and stir until garlic is slightly golden and onion has softened.
- Add pepper and sauté 2-3 minutes or until peppers have softened.
- Add tomatoes and sauté 1 minute.
- Remove sauteed vegetables and set aside.
- Pour water into the skillet and wait for it to come to a boil.
- Add rice and stir for 12-15 minutes until rice is fluffier but still slightly tender.
- Make a circle in the center of the rice and add your sautéed vegetables to the skillet and mix.
- Add black beans, cilantro, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir.
- Add cheese on top (optional).
- Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and avocado.
Enjoy!