The recipes in this list use only grains and legumes…like rice, quinoa, beans, lentils, etc.
Amy's Spicy Beans And Rice
Traditional red beans and rice are made with sausage, but we don't need any of that here!
Recipe Summary Amy's Spicy Beans And Rice
This is a fast, easy and yummy vegetarian dinner, or you can add chicken or sausage if you miss the meat!Ingredients | Vegetarian Recipes With Rice And Beans
1 ½ cups water
½ cup uncooked brown rice
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 fresh green onions, chopped
½ (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour beans into a 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with jalapenos, cumin, chili powder and black pepper.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, green onions and olives. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more.
Serve beans over cooked rice.
Info | Vegetarian Recipes With Rice And Beans
prep:
5 mins
cook:
40 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
