Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans and Rice would be yummy side dish for any Taco Tuesday dinner! Choose the cooking method you prefer for this healthy side dish or meatless main dish.
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I’m often looking for easy and tasty side dishes that aren’t much fuss, and that makes this Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans and Rice recipe from 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking very inviting! This is a recipe you could make for a delicious vegetarian meal, with toppings like sour cream, cheese, avocado, or salsa but I’d love this as a Taco Tuesday side dish!
Using affordable ingredients like rice, beans, salsa and some seasonings makes this a great family-friendly dish, and it’s a bonus to have both Instant Pot and slow cooker instructions for this easy recipe. The recipe takes only 40 minutes start to finish in the Instant Pot with no need to do much tending in between; score! Easy, quick, and delicious is always a winner!
Ingredients for Mexican Black Beans and Rice:
- canned black beans
- brown rice
- water
- picante sauce (plus more, if needed)
- bay leaf
- cumin
- garlic salt
- Lime juice
- Optional toppings: sour cream, tortilla chips, grated cheese, sliced avocado
