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Brown Rice And Kidney Beans Recipe

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Rajma Curry (Kidney Beans) with Brown rice Recipe by Asma Farheen Cookpad
Rajma Curry (Kidney Beans) with Brown rice Recipe by Asma Farheen Cookpad from cookpad.com

Description

This brown rice and kidney beans recipe is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is perfect for vegetarians and vegans. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. The combination of brown rice and kidney beans makes it a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy carbs. This dish is also gluten-free and can be served as a side dish or a main course.

Prep Time

The prep time for this dish is about 10 minutes. You will need to rinse and drain the kidney beans and chop some vegetables. If you are using uncooked brown rice, you will need to cook it separately before adding it to the dish.

Cook Time

The cook time for this dish is about 30 minutes. You will need to cook the vegetables and spices in a skillet, then add the kidney beans and cooked brown rice to the skillet and let everything cook together for a few minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Equipment

You will need a skillet or frying pan, a spoon or spatula for stirring, and a cutting board and knife for chopping the vegetables.

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt, and cook for another minute.
  4. Add the rinsed and drained kidney beans and cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
  5. Add the cooked brown rice to the skillet and stir everything together.
  6. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through and the flavors have melded together.
  7. Top with chopped fresh cilantro (optional) and serve immediately.

Notes

You can customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences by adding or subtracting spices, using different vegetables, or adding some hot sauce or salsa for extra flavor. You can also make it more filling by adding some diced tofu or tempeh.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Fat: 6g

Recipe Tips

To save time, you can use canned brown rice instead of cooking it from scratch. You can also use dried kidney beans that have been soaked and cooked instead of canned beans. This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for later use. To reheat, simply microwave or heat in a skillet until heated through.

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