Description
Jailhouse rice brings comfort and creativity to your dinner table, packed with hearty ingredients that tell a story of resourcefulness and culinary ingenuity. Crafted from simple pantry staples, this dish turns limited resources into a satisfying meal that connects you with resilience and home-style cooking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup canned beans
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon of oil in a 10-inch skillet at medium heat (350°F) for 2 minutes.
- Drop 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves into hot oil, sautéing until translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup diced tomatoes and 1 cup drained beans into the skillet, stirring to combine with onion mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and a pinch of salt over the vegetable blend, mixing thoroughly.
- Fold 2 cups of cooked rice into the skillet, ensuring every grain gets coated with spices and vegetable mixture.
- Allow rice to simmer and heat through completely, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes at medium heat.
- Remove skillet from stove and transfer rice directly onto serving plates while steaming hot.
Notes
- Select long-grain white rice for the best texture and classic flavor in this hearty dish.
- Drain canned beans thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the rice soggy.
- Use fresh chili powder for a more vibrant and complex taste profile compared to older spices.
- Adjust the seasoning according to personal preference, adding more cumin or chili powder for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg