Mexican Vegan Vegetable Pilaf

This vegan pilaf is warm, colorful, and deeply satisfying. Fluffy rice cooks with pumpkin, tender haricot beans, and Mexican-inspired spices for a balanced dish that works as a main or a generous side. It’s simple, nourishing, and perfect for everyday cooking.

This is Let’s Veg comfort with bold, plant-forward flavor.

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Mexican Vegan Vegetable Pilaf

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Mexican vegan vegetable pilaf with pumpkin and haricot beans cooked fluffy and spiced. A satisfying Let’s Veg recipe perfect for plant-based dinners.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 186

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup long-grain rice rinsed and drained
• 1½ cups pumpkin or butternut squash peeled and diced
• 1 can 15 oz haricot (navy) beans drained and rinsed
• 2½ cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder optional
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add pumpkin, haricot beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
8. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes.
9. Fluff with a fork, fold in fresh cilantro, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 399mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4192IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add corn or bell peppers for extra color

Adjust spice level to taste

Keeps well for meal prep

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