Rice & Beans Recipe

Name: Rice & Beans Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 SugarRoti Lentil Nu Spice Package; 3 tablespoons olive oil or ghee (clarified butter); 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 2 cups); 1 cup long-grain rice; 1 15.5 oz can red or pinto beans; 2 cups water (use your favorite broth. For a thicker sauce, use less liquid); 1 medium serrano chili, finely chopped (remove seeds for a milder spice; 4 andouille sausage, sliced (we like smoked sausage, but your favorite will do); ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; Lime wedges

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Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Author:

SugarRoti

Rice and beans together are a simple dish made from pantry staples eaten by cultures from around the world. We have taken this simple, universal, or was it Latin, dish to a whole new level of unique and amazing flavor with our SugarRoti Lentil Nu Spice. Our healthy, vegan, one-pot dinner, filled with iron and protein, is perfect for a Monday night to start your week strong, or any time you want a delicious easy breakfast, lunch or dinner, ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

1 SugarRoti Lentil Nu Spice Package
3 tablespoons olive oil or ghee (clarified butter)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 2 cups)
1 cup long-grain rice
1 15.5 oz can red or pinto beans
2 cups water (use your favorite broth. For a thicker sauce, use less liquid)

Optional

1 medium serrano chili, finely chopped (remove seeds for a milder spice
4 andouille sausage, sliced (we like smoked sausage, but your favorite will do)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Lime wedges

Directions

Soak rice in 3 cups water and drain before cooking (60 min). (Optional)
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add SugarRoti Lentil Nu Spice package and sauté until spices are sizzling and fragrant (1-2 min).
Add onions and serrano. Sauté until onions are tender (5-8 min).
Add rice, beans (including the liquid), sausage and stir to combine. Add water and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to simmer until rice is cooked (25-30 min).
Remove chili pepper and curry leaves. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges before serving.