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Slow Cooker Cheese and Bean Enchilada Rice


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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3-4 hours
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Brown rice is slow cooked with enchilada sauce, beans and spices and then topped with sharp cheddar, diced avocado and a wedge of lime. 


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups long grain brown rice, uncooked
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 (15 oz) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 12 cups sharp grated cheddar (depending on how cheesy you want it)
  • 1 avocado diced
  • Sour cream
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add rice, water, enchilada sauce, black beans, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic powder to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or until rice is cooked through and tender.
  2. Remove the lid and stir in the lime juice and cheddar. Salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Serve rice topped with diced avocado, sour cream, lime wedge and cilantro.

Notes

I used my 6 quart KitchenAid Slow Cooker for this recipe.

If you’d like the Instant Pot version of this recipe click here.

  • Method: Slow Cooker