Four Beans And Brown Rice Recipes

BROWN RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in saucepan over medium heat. Cook the rice according to the directions on the package. Cut the sausage into 2-inch cubes, add it to the saucepan and cook until well browned. Add the beans and their juices and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes. The beans should not need salt, as the sausage is salty. Season to taste with pepper. To serve, spoon the hot rice into a serving bowl and pour the sausage and bean mixture over the rice.

BROWN RICE AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Make the beans: Bring water, beans, jalapeno, onions, garlic, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to a simmer in a medium pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. (Add more water, 1/4 cup at a time, if needed.) Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, make the rice: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the rice. Cook until rice is slightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Add water, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and gently simmer, covered, until rice absorbs water, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with beans.

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.

FOUR BEANS AND BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the rice and return to a boil. Season with salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Meanwhile, warm the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, ginger, carrots, red peppers, and jalapeno peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes, or until the vegables are tender. Stir in the chili powder, coriander, mustard, cuminm oregano and thyme. Cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes (with juice), wine, tomato paste, kidney beans, black-eyed peas, white beans, black beans (with liquid), and liquid smoke. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Stir in the lemon rind and vinegar. Serve over rice. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro if using.