Best Southwestern Shrimp Over Rice And Beans Recipes

SOUTHWEST RICE AND BEANS FROM ROBERTO MARTIN

Steps:

• For the rice:.
• Heat a large sautee pan with tight fitting lid, over high heat.
• Add the oil and allow to come to a shimmer.
• Add rice and stir for 3 minutes.
• Add onion, cook and continue stirring for another 3 minutes.
• Slowly add broth, reduce heat to low; cover and allow rice to simmer until all the broth has been absorbed and rice is completely cooked (about 20-25 minutes).
• Remove pan from heat and keep rice covered until ready to use.
• For the beans:.
• Heat large soup pot over high heat.
• Add oil and allow to come to a shimmer.
• Add onions and cook, stirring, until onion begins to turn color.
• Add garlic and oregano; cook for 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to medium, add tomatoes, broth, beans and cilantro.
• Allow to simmer until liquid is reduced by half (about 20 minutes).
• Season to taste with salt and pepper; mix in sliced scallions and remove the pot from heat.
• Prior to serving, add rice to beans and stir to incorporate. (or serve beans over rice).
• Serve in shallow bowls and top each serving with sliced avocado.
• Serve with warm tortillas, if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute pepper and onion 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in rice, spices and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, until heated through.