Hongos a la Mexicana con Arroz y Frijoles (Mushroom Rice and Bean Bowl)
Mixed mushrooms fried with tomato, onion and chilli in the colours of the Mexican flag, over brown rice and beans.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.52 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the rice and put it in a pan with the water and half the salt. Bring to the boil, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until tender and the water has gone.
30 min - 2
Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan until very hot. Fry the mushrooms dry for 5 minutes until the water has gone and they begin to brown. Tip onto a plate.
5 min - 3
Add the oil to the pan and cook the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 1 minute.
6 min - 4
Add the tomatoes and oregano and cook for 6 minutes until jammy. Return the mushrooms with the rest of the salt and cook for 3 minutes.
9 min - 5
Warm the beans in a small pan with a splash of water for 3 minutes.
3 min - 6
Spoon the rice into bowls and top with beans, mushrooms, avocado and coriander, with lime wedges on the side.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.