Skinny Mexican Skillet

Mexican food is one of my food WEAKNESSES, and it’s hard to say “no,” to, when trying to make better choices. But wait a minute… what’s this “Skinny Mexican Skillet” I speak of!!!? The best of both worlds possibly…

Skinny Mexican Skillet

Mmmm…. it’s almost like you can “smell,” the photo, right!? 

If you’re here for the first time, say through “Pinterest…” you may not know that I only share recipes that are quick and easy. Who has time to stand in a kitchen all day anyway? Full recipe below, but I’ll walk you through the cooking process of the Skinny Mexican Skillet with photos too:

 

Round up all of your ingredients…

Isn’t it beautiful with all of the colors of the rainbow!?!?

Add those black beans, rice, and the water, and you’re almost there! It’s starting to come together gloriously!

If you’re able to add some cheese, throw some on top, and let that melt over the already yummy goodness…

Mmmm…. mmmm.  A quick weeknight meal is one of my favorites for my recipe box. I also love how you can make this as spicy, or non-spicy as you like. If your kiddos plan to eat this too, maybe pick a sausage {or even chicken}, for the meat portion of the dish. If it’s just for your spicy lovin’ self, and perhaps your “like it hot,” spouse… kick it up a notch with some spice meat and spices!

More Sausage Recipes

If you love using sausage like this in recipes, I think you’ll also love this kielbasa and cabbage recipe, as well as this easy sausage casserole recipe!

Recipe

Skinny Mexican Skillet

Jessica Burgess

This quick and easy meal is perfect for weeknights. Rice, veggies, and meat with Mexican spices, this dish is super delicious.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 servings

Calories 456 kcal

Ingredients

 

• ▢ 2 sausages of your choice we used Jalapeno Chicken Sausage, cut into slices
• ▢ 1 bag Boil n Bag brown rice
• ▢ ½ cup salsa
• ▢ 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• ▢ ½ cup black beans
• ▢ ½ cup low fat shredded cheddar
• ▢ ½ cup water
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cumin
• ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
• ▢ pinch salt & pepper

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Instructions

 

• Place the rice (leaving it in original boil bag) in a microwave-safe dish, cover with water and heat according to package instructions.
• In a 6 inch or larger skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the sausages, stir fry until browned.
• Add the vegetables and cook for about 1 minute to heat through.
• Pour in the black beans, rice and ½ cup water. Mix.
• Stir in the seasonings, mix well.
• Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Mixing often.
• Finish with a pinch of salt & pepper.
• Top with cheese and allow to melt. You can add it to the oven under a low broil if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2.8mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

Keywords easy weeknight meal, healthy dinner recipe, mexican dinner easy

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