Forums: September 2010 Kickstart Forum Archive: Red Beans and Rice
Created on: 10/22/10 07:09 AM Views: 859 Replies: 3
cch22 Joined: 09/08/10 Location: New York State Posts: 999	Red Beans and Rice Posted Friday, October 22, 2010 at 7:09 AM So... We get home from work and don't want to wait 2 hours to eat. I made a couple of things ahead... Yes i made a big pot of brown rice, and let red beans soak. This morning while getting ready for work I am boiling the beans. I would like a CHUNKY and Spicy red beans.. any ideas? I am thinking green pepper, onion and celery for the veggies.. How do i make it a little soupy? I am thinking of not using tomatoes... maybe veggie stock and mush them up? Honey does not like "baby" food. Thanks!
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2069	RE: Red Beans and Rice Posted Friday, October 22, 2010 at 8:43 AM veggie stock would work to make it more soup like. If you've got some roasted red peppers on hand, maybe blend/puree them up and add them to the mix for color and texture. Add a dash of chipotle (whether just the ground spice or a favorite chipotle hot sauce) and it'll have a bit of a smoky spice flavor. If you've got mushrooms around, chop them up a bit and add them in as well for "meatiness". Some kernel corn would add a little sweet to counter the spicy. With beans and rice, you'll need something a little acid (which is why it's usually served with something tomato, like salsa) but a splash of cider vinegar or something similar would be tasty. --Deb
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cch22 Joined: 09/08/10 Location: New York State Posts: 999	RE: Red Beans and Rice Posted Friday, October 22, 2010 at 1:23 PM i found a recipe that i will try.. looks good.. Of course i will substitute canned beans for the ones i made, forget the oil, forget the salt, and probably not add so many onions. I think i will have to add it to the Fast Fresh & Frugel thread.. ( I should have added Fabulous to that stretch) I might add cumin, or chilpolte chili pepper, and/or jalapenos. You could substitute pico de gyo instead of salsa.. So many easy variations! I bet i could make this quicker than having pizza delivered! Salsa Red Beans N Rice 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup chopped red onion 3 green onions, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 5 cups cooked brown rice 1 1/4 cups salsa 1 (16oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 tsp salt In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, onions and garlic in oil till tender. Stir in the rice, salsa, beans and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered 2-3 min or till heated through.
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cch22 Joined: 09/08/10 Location: New York State Posts: 999	RE: Red Beans and Rice Posted Friday, October 22, 2010 at 5:55 PM The recipe turned out to be a really really good one!!! I would highly recommend it. Just look for a good quality salsa with no sugar. ..or pico de guyo. or make your own pico... hubby liked it.. he had 2 healpings and said it was one of the best vegan dishes i have made.. i cooked it w/no oil, one yellow onion, my soaked & cooked beans... a 10!!
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