Make Three Kid-Friendly Rice Dishes: Rice and Beans from Mexico

Apr 30, 2019

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Rice is a staple part of the diet in many different countries around the world and there are countless ways that each culture prepares their traditional version. In this activity, we will focus on ways to make rice from three different cultures. Use this activity to open up a discussion with your child about what similarities and differences exist with each dish. What factors might influence the ingredients used for each recipe? (This recipe has been simplified to be kid-friendly.)

Ingredients

Directions

In a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent, about five minutes.

Add the garlic and black beans and cook until the beans are heated through, about two minutes.

Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, the diced tomatoes and their juices, chili powder, cumin, rice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.