Slow Cooker Rice and Beans
Fabulously easy meatless meal that your family will love!
Calories 1785kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 cans black beans
- 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 10 oz. can tomatoes and chiles
- 2 tbs oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Put the 2 tbs oil in bottom of your slow cooker and add the rice. Swirl rice around in the oil until it is coated well.
- Drain and rinse beans and add them.
- Drain the tomatoes but reserve the liquid in a measuring cup. Add tomatoes.
- Add water to the measuring cup with tomato juice. You will need 4 cups of total liquid.
- Add seasonings and stir well.
- Cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours. Dish is done when rice is tender.
- If necessary, add additional water towards end of cooking if it appears dry.
- Serve with tortillas or wraps and toppings.
Notes
Cooking times may vary for different slow cookers. You can always add some water at the very end to make sure it's moist enough.
You can use whatever beans you like the best.
If you prefer less spicy, use 2 cans of tomatoes (without chiles).
You can use whatever beans you like the best.
If you prefer less spicy, use 2 cans of tomatoes (without chiles).