Beans and Rice
Last night I made black beans and rice, so easy and healthy
here's the recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 can black beans
- little salt, paprika
- a little chilli sauce
- 1/2 chopped tomato
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 red or green pepper
- 1/2 red onion,
- little tomato paste
Method:
1. Fry onions, garlic, chilli sauce - little, salt, pepper in canola oil, after a little while add tomato and tomato paste and let reduce down
2. Wash beans then add to pot
3. Simmer for 15 min
and its ready, great served with rice, scrambled egg and steamed vegetables. Also great with fried plantains!
Black beans are a great source of protein (15g/cup), fiber (15g cup), Iron (3.61mg/cup) and folate
1. Fry onions, garlic, chilli sauce - little, salt, pepper in canola oil, after a little while add tomato and tomato paste and let reduce down
2. Wash beans then add to pot
3. Simmer for 15 min
and its ready, great served with rice, scrambled egg and steamed vegetables. Also great with fried plantains!
Black beans are a great source of protein (15g/cup), fiber (15g cup), Iron (3.61mg/cup) and folate
and heres a great article on the best countries for Vegetarian food, I love the comments at the end
what do you think are the best places for vegetarians, I would agree and say India is...
beans and rice,my fav combo...
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic! I've been reading a lot of books about vegetarianism (since I married one) and I learned that rice and beans was the healthiest way to have a complete meal (balanced in proteins). Isn't it great, to balance a nutritional meal and flavor? Indian dishes have a lot of this combo. For example, http://www.phamfatale.com/id_330/title_Kitcheri-Indian-Moong-Dal-Lentil-Rice/
ReplyDeleteVrinda: I love it as its so easy to make lol
ReplyDeleteTalat: yep your right, my mom in law is vegetarian and Indian will check out your link
I love using canned beans for quick dishes and this looks scrumptious. :)
ReplyDeleteA very healthy and nutrients-balanced meal....and very important part is its easiness to prepare.
ReplyDeleteAngie's Recipes
Oh yes-India is a 'heaven' for vegetarians!!
ReplyDeleteIt's not easy to be a vegetarian/vegan in Hong Kong. Your bean and rice looks healthy, delish and filling.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could go vegetarian,but I seem to need animal protein. I love black beans and rice but treat it more as a side dish than an entree.
ReplyDeleteAh! Beans and rice is such a favorite dish on our table. I usually add a protein, however, and yet only enough to give it some flavor and texture. Although we still eat meat, I'd like to think that my husband and I have moved to being more 'flexitarian' - that is, that animal protein no longer makes up the majority of our meals. And I agree: Indian cuisine is marvelous for meatfree dishes that aren't simply large portions of a side dish!
ReplyDeletesuper simple recipe - perfect, perfect for a busy work week! ~Mina
ReplyDeletelisa: quick is good lol
ReplyDeleteangie: yep
sweta: it so is
kenny; thanks
judy: but the beans are protein lol, I know i love bacon too much!
tangled noodle: flexitarian: like it
Mina: right lol
Rebecca
I love black beans! These looks spicy and so delicious!
ReplyDeletethanks Reeni have a fab weekend
ReplyDeletethis is so easy it makes itself - there is nothing better than a nice bowl of beans and rice - its perfect for a reason!
ReplyDeleteI totally agreed with Angie! This is the best meal especially for dinner. Diana(spanish..Iowa)..You have to KIV this recipe for your dinner, honey! ha ha...
ReplyDeleteThe beans and rice looks fantastic, very healthy!
ReplyDeletedoggybloggy: I agree
ReplyDeletemy little space: yep
Rebecca
Yum, delicious!! India is probably one of my top choices, too...
ReplyDeletegirlichef: thanks yep india rocks
ReplyDeleteLooks so nice and easy! I'm going to keep this in mind for nights with a quick dinner.
ReplyDeleteI love a simple rice and beans. I've had to make all my beans from dried here. I enjoy it, but I am looking forward to the ability to grab a quick can when I don't want to spend all day making a dish that uses them. Looks tasty!
ReplyDeleteMaris:sounds like a plan
ReplyDeleteLori: oh I know soaking dried is a hassle sometimes, but with Indian food I do this, Rebecca
Sounds like a good idea for dinner.
ReplyDeletesweet and savory: it it so easy
ReplyDeleteSophie:thanks its a great combo