the rice/bean combination supposedly gives you all the complete protein that one needs...I'm going to learn a how to make a good rice and red bean dish.....
Hi, Sweetie! Here’s my recipe for Spanish Rice:
1 & 1/2 cups rice
1 small can tomato sauce
1 onion, chopped
2 gloves garlic, chopped (or equivalent from a jar)
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. cumin
Additional Mexican spices such as Chipotle, or any taco seasoning mix that you like...season to taste. I don’t salt this, but you can add up to 1 tsp. of salt if you’d like.
Using a big saucepan with a cover, saute onion in olive oil until soft. If using fresh garlic, add it now. If from a jar, add it later. Add the rice and saute until it browns a little bit. Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir until well mixed. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or so on medium heat, stirring occasionally. (It should bubble a little, after covered.)
Add a drained & rinsed can (or freshly made) of pinto, black or kidney beans. (2 cups.)
Serve with cheese, salsa and sour cream. Really yummy. You can also add leftover veggies to this, or add a lb. of ground ‘burger if the troops are complaining. Makes a great side dish, main dish or filling for tacos and/or burritos, etc.
Now I’m hungry for the stuff! :)