El Paso Pilaf

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

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.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (15 oz.) kidney beans, drained
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/4 cup chopped red pepper or 2 oz. jar pimento
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • dash of garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup rinsed and drained lentils
  • 8 tomato slices

Instructions

  1. Cook onion in oil in a large saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until tender but not brown.
  2. Add kidney beans, chicken broth or water, rice, corn, salsa, lentils, red pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder to the saucepan.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  4. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Serve the pilaf over tomato slices, which can be omitted if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

497 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20g 40% DV
Total Fat 12.2g 16% DV
Carbs 94.4g 34% DV
Fiber 38.9g 100% DV
Sugar 7.2g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1341.8mg 58% DV
Potassium 1142.5mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 434.5mcg 48% DV
Vitamin C 41mg 46% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 158mg 12% DV
Iron 9.9mg 55% DV

* % 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).

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