Ingredients
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1 large onion, chopped finely
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2 celery ribs, diced
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2 carrots, diced
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1 -2 jalapeno pepper, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
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2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, like Hunts
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1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn, drained
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1 cup instant rice
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1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon cumin
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2 cups water
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2 chicken bouillon cubes
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32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In Dutch Kettle, saute onion, celery, carrot, garlic, red pepper and jalepeno pepper in olive oil until soft.
- Add beans, tomatoes, corn, water, boullion broth and spices. Simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Add instant rice to mixture. Mix well. Continue cooking 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Chop fresh cilantro and stir into mixture before serving. Could top with a dollop of sour cream on top and a squeeze of lime.
- Use Hunts diced tomatoes with green chilies or a similar brand. Rotel comes in a 10.5 oz can and is much spicer than Hunts. So if you use Rotel, pair it with a can of regular diced tomatoes.