One pot beans and rice
Recipe provided by Sanitarium
Serves 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 brown onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 cup brown rice
10g salt reduced vegetable stock cube, crushed
2 cups water
420g can 3 bean mix, rinsed and drained
400g can diced tomatoes
Method
Heat oil in a heavy-based saucepan. Add onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
Add garlic and paprika and sauté a further 1 minute.
Add rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until well coated.
Add stock cube, 2 cups of water, beans and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes or until liquid has absorbed and rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and serve.
Notes:
Use a 4 bean mix if a 3 bean mix is not available. Alternately use canned black or red kidney beans.
Serving suggestions: Serve with a salad or use as a filling for burritos, burrito bowls or enchiladas.