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Vegan and healthy complete protein rice and beans recipe

Red Beans and Rice

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Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 per container
Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp. olive or canola oil
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin or more to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed or finely chopped
  • 2 16oz. cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 orange or yellow bell pepper
  • 3 cups brown rice cooked
  • 2 Tbsps. tap water
  • 2 Tbsps. green onions chopped
  • 1 fresh tomato coarsely chopped
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper or more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place a skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium low.
  • Let it heat up and after 2 minutes carefully add to the oil.
  • Add garlic, onion, bell pepper and water. Cook until golden and soft, about 10 minutes. Add more water if needed.
  • Lower heat to low, add tomatoes, spices, beans, and broth to cook until beans are very soft, about 20-30 minutes.
  • Divide the cooked rice among 6 bowls or plates and top with equal amounts of the bean mixture.
  • Sprinkle with green onion.

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Notes

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http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Canned-Beans-Go-Spanish.pdf
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http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Garlic-Go-English.pdf
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http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Garlic-Go-Spanish.pdf
http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Garlic-Go-Vietnamese.pdf

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http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Onion-Go-Mandarin.pdf
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Keyword grain, protein, vegetable