People from countries around the world count on two stock items to keep them going when times are tough- beans and cheap grains. This recipe is easy and flexible and heat can be adjusted to your preference. I recently made a large batch for a bbq we had at our house. Another bonus is that it is vegan so if for some reason you are silly enough to invite a "veggie" to a meat-fest at your house they will have something to eat too.
There are no measurements because this is a very flexible recipe that can easily be scaled up or down or additional veggies/beans can be added for a healthier version. I like 1 can of beans to 1 can of dry rice to 1 pepper for a good mix
Dirty Rice
Rice
Veggies- Bell Peppers, hot peppers, onions, corn (all diced)-
Garlic- minced
Beans- Black or kidney or both (well rinsed)
Cayenne, salt, chili powder
Directions
1) Cook rice fully, rinse and place in large bowl
2) Saute veggies and garlic to bring out flavor, add to large bowl
3) Add rinsed beans and a small amount of seasonings to bowl and mix
4) Add seasonings to personal taste (if you want you can split it at this point and make a spicier batch)
Serve with sour cream
I would not suggest freezing the rice for heath reasons but you can keep it warm covered in the oven for your guests or refrigerate for the next couple of days for use.
How to use/re-use- as a side dish on its own or great in burritos (also a way to use that left over meat from your bbq)
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