El Paso Pilaf
A hearty, meatless rice dish infused with chili, beans, corn, and salsa, perfect for a flavorful, protein-packed meal suitable for vegetarians and spice lovers alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook onion in oil in a large saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until tender but not brown.
- Add kidney beans, chicken broth or water, rice, corn, salsa, lentils, red pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Serve the pilaf over tomato slices, which can be omitted if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
497
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).