Best 5 Weekday Black Beans And Rice Recipes

WEEKDAY BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add sausage; cook until just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
• Add celery and onion; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add garlic; cook until softened, 1 minute.
• Stir in beans, beef broth, chicken broth, thyme, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, mace, salt and black pepper to taste; increase heat to medium-high, heat just to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer; cook until flavors come together, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in cilantro and green onions and serve over rice.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Place rice, stock, turmeric, and chili powder into a large microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on high for 10 minutes and on medium for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from microwave and fluff rice with a fork. Stir in marinade and black beans.
• Place rice, stock, turmeric, and chili powder into a large microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on high for 10 minutes and on medium for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from microwave and fluff rice with a fork. Stir in marinade and black beans.

QUICK AND EASY BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir water, black beans, cumin, and beef bouillon cube into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, add rice, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the moisture is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Gently stir Creole seasoning and cilantro into the beans and rice.

WEEKNIGHT RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil or butter in medium non-stick pan (that has a lid).
• Add rice and stir in the hot oil until most of the kernels are opaque.
• Add water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
• (If using brown rice, increase water and cooking time slightly) Meanwhile dice vegetables.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil or butter in a large non-stick pan or Dutch oven.
• Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
• Saute until tender.
• Add the sliced turkey smoked sausage and saute until heated through and slightly browned.
• Add pepper, seasoning and bay leaf.
• Continue to stir and saute for about three minutes.
• Add diced tomatoes and canned beans (do not drain).
• Add salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste.
• Simmer about 15 minutes, then remove bay leaf.
• Place about 3/4 cup rice in the bottom of a soup bowl.
• Cover with red bean mixture.
• Serve with French bread and pass more hot sauce.