Copycat Cafe Rio Sides

Easy Instant Pot Black Beans and zesty Cilantro Lime Rice are the perfect addition to your next Cafe Rio inspired dinner at home. With Cinco de Mayo next week, we’ll be adding these recipes to our menu along with Carne Asada Tacos (using Main St Meats Carne Asada Steak (#1755), Carne Asada Seasoning (#7378), and Receta De Oro Tortillas (#4970), and chips with Calavo Guacamole (#1060). For dessert, try your hand at Creamy Caramel Flan or Dessert Nachos.

Turn it into a meal!

Serve these tasty sides with a few of our favorite Mexican inspired recipes for Taco Tuesday.

• Barbacoa Beef Tacos
• Chicken Fajita Bowls
• Baja Shrimp Tacos

Instant Pot Black Beans inspired from the delicious Cafe Rio side, these will be a hit with your next Taco Tuesday dinner.

Instant Pot Black Beans

• 1 cup dried black beans, rinsed
• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Custom Culinary Chicken Base (#1038)
• 2 Tbsp AP Onion Chopped (#1026)
• 3 Tbsp Kirkland Minced Garlic (#1289)
• 3/4 tsp Regal Fine Sea Salt (#1146)
• 1 AP Bay Leaf (#1753)
• Red wine vinegar, to taste

Instructions:

1. First, add all the ingredients except the red wine vinegar to the Instant Pot.
2. Place the lid on and turn to sealing, then press manual and set timer for 23 minutes.
3. Once the timer is up, allow natural pressure release for approximately 10 minutes, then press the valve to venting.
4. Remove the lid and add the red wine vinegar (start with 2 Tbsp). Enjoy as a side with any of your favorite Mexican inspired dishes.

Adapted from: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/instant-pot-cafe-rio-black-beans/

Take your rice to another level with this delicious Cilantro Lime Rice.

Stove Top Cilantro Lime Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rice
• 4 cups water
• 2 Tbsp Kirkland Butter (#1723)
• 2 tsp Custom Culinary Chicken Base (#1038)
• 1 tsp Kirkland Minced Garlic (#1289)
• 1 handful cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 4 oz can diced green chilis

Instructions:

1. Pour the ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil for 3 minutes.
2. Then, place the lid on, and cook on low for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
3. Remove the lid and stir before serving.

Adapted from: https://ohsweetbasil.com/cilantro-lime-rice-cafe-rio-copycat/

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