Mexican Brown Rice with Pinto Beans

From the book Feeding the Whole Family by Cynthia Lair

Ingredients

Steps

1. Heat oil in a 2-quart pot. Add cumin and chili powder and sauté for a few seconds. Add onion and salt and continue cooking until onion is soft. Add rice and stir well to coat. Add water and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, until all of the water is absorbed (about 40 minutes).
2. Serve warm, alongside the cooked pinto beans.

Notes

Garnish this dish with salsa, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and lime. Serve with warmed tortillas if you like.

This content is from the book Feeding the Whole Family by Cynthia Lair.