Own Lunch Combo Recipe
Served with Spanish rice and choice of refried, charro or black beans.
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Ingredients
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Spanish Rice
Beans Option
Method
Spanish Rice Preparation
- 1
Rinse and Soak Rice
Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 15 minutes, then drain.
- 2
- 3
Cook Rice
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the rice with oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is slightly toasted.
- 4
Add Liquids and Seasoning
Pour in the tomato sauce and vegetable broth. Stir in ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 5
Simmer Rice
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- 6
Beans Preparation
- 7
Choose Your Beans
Select one of the following bean options: refried beans, charro beans, or black beans.
- 8
Prepare Refried Beans
If using refried beans, heat them in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to taste.
- 9
Prepare Charro Beans
If using charro beans, heat them in a saucepan with some water or broth and add chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to taste. Simmer until warmed through.
- 10
Prepare Black Beans
If using black beans, drain and rinse the canned beans. Heat them in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt to taste. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
