Red Beans And Rice
This red beans and rice recipe is a classic comfort food that combines hearty beans and spices for a delicious meal.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup red beans dried or canned
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- If using dried beans, soak them overnight and rinse well.
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion in a bit of oil until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the soaked red beans and add vegetable broth.
- Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- While beans are cooking, prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Once beans are tender, adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the beans over the cooked rice.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 12g