Beans and Rice Recipes

 Having beans and rice together has been reported to provide a complete protein in addition to all 9 essential amino acids. They are a very inexpensive source of good plant protein and are so much better for us than a lot of cheap foods. It doesn't get much less expensive than dried beans and rice. Often we have refried beans and rice, taco bowls or I will serve butter beans over rice. Feel free to share your favorite ways to use beans and rice!

 

 

Here is a list of easy to make bean and rice recipes to try. Some use canned beans, some use dried.

Canned Beans 

Black Beans and Rice- Adding onion, garlic, cumin and some lime juice really boosts the flavor

Spanish Rice and Beans - This recipe adds salsa and some common dried seasonings to make a rich flavor

Tomato-y Pinto Beans and Rice- Tomato sauce and tomato paste play a roll in both the rice and the beans

Vegetarian Jambalaya- This is good!

Easy Mexican Rice and Pinto Beans- This one also calls for salsa

Copycat Popeye's Red Beans and Rice- Calls for 4 slices of bacon to add some real yum

Tomato Herb Rice and White Beans- Dried herbs, frozen spinach and canned tomatoes are so good in here

Southwest Lentils and Rice Skillet 

10 Affordable and Healthy Bean and Rice Recipes-

Dried Beans

How to Cook Dried Beans 

4 Layer Burritos- A recipe I made and is very flexible

Red Beans and Rice- This recipe calls for 2 chipotles in adobo sauce. There are several chilies in each can, this could be a good way to use up an open can. It also calls for the "holy trinity" of southern cooking, onion, green pepper and celery. You can usually find these together in a bag in the frozen food department