Simplericeandbeans Recipes

RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Saute garlic, onion, celery, and bell pepper until tender. Stir in kidney beans, onion powder, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Reduce heat to low and let mixture simmer slowly while you cook the rice.
• Bring the chicken stock to a boil and stir in rice and butter. Return to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes without removing the lid. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Fold rice and beans gently together and transfer to a serving dish. Serve garnished with cilantro.

BEANS AND RICE DINNER

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, green pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender., Stir in tomatoes, beans, rice, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until heated through, 7-9 minutes. Top with cheese, sour cream and green onions.

THE BEST BAKED RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Pour white rice into a casserole dish and season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and oregano. Pour in olive oil and stir until rice is thoroughly coated with oil. Add salsa, chicken broth, and kidney beans; stir until evenly combined. Cover very tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove foil, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, and fluff with a fork. Serve hot.

ONE-POT RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the stock, cover and bring to a boil.
• Add the salt, rice and beans (including the liquid). Stir just to combine, then cover.
• Turn the heat down as low as it will go, then let simmer, undisturbed, for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 4 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, then garnish with lime or cilantro as you wish.

BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Stir in onion and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, cayenne, cumin, chili powder and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, beans, and water and stir well. Simmer mixture for 15-20 minutes or until it has thickened. Stir in the chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve hot over rice with various toppings.

YELLOW RICE AND SOFRITO BEANS WITH JAMMY EGGS

Steps:

• Stir together water, rice, and sazón seasoning in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in hominy, cilantro, and green onions.
• Meanwhile, fill a large saucepan halfway with cold water. Bring to a boil. Using a slotted spoon, carefully lower eggs into water. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil. Boil 8 minutes for jammy yolks. Remove from water with a slotted spoon and let cool slightly. When just cool enough to handle, gently tap eggs on the counter and carefully peel off shells. Cut eggs in half.
• Stir together black beans, sofrito, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low until warmed through, about 3 minutes.
• Divide rice and bean mixtures between 6 bowls. Top with eggs and sprinkle with black pepper.

SIMPLE RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions.
• Saute garlic, cumin and cayenne in oil in a skillet over medium heat 1 minute. Stir in beans and broth; bring to a simmer and cook 5-8 minutes to heat through.
• Top rice with beans and garnish with sliced green onions.