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Tomato Rice with Kidney Beans

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by Francisco Correia on 11 May 2026

A simple and comforting rice dish packed with beans and flavor.

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Easy, filling, and budget-friendly

This tomato rice with kidney beans is a simple one-pot meal that's both hearty and nutritious. The rice absorbs the rich tomato flavor while the kidney beans add texture and protein. Perfect as a quick lunch, dinner, or meal prep option.

Ingredients needed for Tomato Rice with Kidney Beans

What you'll need

Simple pantry ingredients make this dish easy anytime:
  • Jasmine rice: 200 g
  • Kidney beans: 252 g, drained
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, chopped
  • Onion: 1 large, sliced into semi circles
  • Tomato puree: 30 g
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
  • Water: 400 ml

How to make it

Everything cooks together in one pot for maximum flavor:
  1. Slice the onion into semi circles and finely chop the garlic.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and sauté until softened.
  4. Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the rice and tomato puree, stirring well so the rice gets lightly toasted and coated.
  6. Pour in 400 ml of water, or more if you prefer a slightly more runny texture.
  7. Bring everything to a boil.
  8. Cover the pot, reduce the heat, and simmer for 6 minutes.
  9. Add the kidney beans, cover again, and simmer for another 6 minutes.
  10. Serve warm.
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Tomato Rice with Kidney Beans

This tomato rice with kidney beans is a simple one-pot meal that's both hearty and nutritious. The rice absorbs the rich tomato flavor while the kidney beans add texture and protein. Perfect as a quick lunch, dinner, or meal prep option.

Ingredients

  • Jasmine rice: 200 g
  • Kidney beans: 252 g, drained
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, chopped
  • Onion: 1 large, sliced into semi circles
  • Tomato puree: 30 g
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
  • Water: 400 ml

Instructions

  1. Slice the onion into semi circles and finely chop the garlic.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and sauté until softened.
  4. Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the rice and tomato puree, stirring well so the rice gets lightly toasted and coated.
  6. Pour in 400 ml of water, or more if you prefer a slightly more runny texture.
  7. Bring everything to a boil.
  8. Cover the pot, reduce the heat, and simmer for 6 minutes.
  9. Add the kidney beans, cover again, and simmer for another 6 minutes.
  10. Serve warm.

Nutrition

per serving
  • Calories:272 kcal
  • Total Fat:2g
  • Carbohydrates:50g
  • Fiber:5g
  • Protein:10g

Additional Info

Categories: Sides & Appetizers, Portuguese

Nutrition

per serving
  • Calories:272 kcal
  • Total Fat:2g
  • Carbohydrates:50g
  • Fiber:5g
  • Protein:10g
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I'm Francisco, and I'm passionate about preparing nutritious and flavorful meals. Additionally, I'm pursuing studies in computer science, and I have a keen interest in sports and a deep love for traveling.

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