Mexican Pink Beans and Rice

Ali Segersten (author) Dec 10, 2023
Main Dishes Side Dishes Mexican Tex-Mex Instant Pot Recipe Legumes Meal Prep Recipe Whole Grain Dish
INSTANT POT MEXICAN PINK BEANS AND BROWN RICE-1
Difficulty
Easy Recipe
Prep Time
10 minutes
Wait Time
8 hours
Cook Time
45 minutes
Servings
4

This easy Instant Pot rice and beans recipe comes together quickly once the beans have finished soaking. Serve rice and beans with sliced avocados, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges for a delicious and easy plant-based meal!

Preparation Note

Sort through the dry beans and remove any damaged or shriveled ones. Place the rest into a bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let the beans soak on your counter for 8 to 24 hours, and then drain and rinse.

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onions diced
5 cloves garlic crushed
1 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoons chipotle chili powder
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 cups pink beans (soaked for 8 to 24 hours)
1 cups short grain brown rice
4 cups water
2 bay leaves