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Sides for Tacos

A collection of delicious and complementary sides to enhance your taco experience, including Mexican rice, refried beans, and fresh guacamole.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Mexican Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Refried Beans
  • 2 cans pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Guacamole
  • 2 ripe avocados mashed
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

Prepare Mexican Rice
  1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  2. Stir in the rice, cumin, and chili powder, cooking for 2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Make Refried Beans
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  2. Add pinto beans and cumin, mash the beans with a fork until desired consistency is reached.
  3. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
Prepare Guacamole
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed avocados, diced tomato, onion, lime juice, garlic, and salt.
  2. Mix until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These sides can be prepared ahead of time and served warm or at room temperature.

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