One Pot Rice and Beans Recipe

Craving for a comforting and filling meal? Make Food Impromptu‘s one pot rice and beans recipe. This dinner recipe does not contain any meat, making it the perfect dish for vegetarians and vegans. It is packed with protein and nutrients and tastes absolutely delicious. If you want a healthy meal for lunch or dinner, this recipe is the way to go.

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Whenever I don’t want to eat meat, I make this recipe at home. It never fails to amaze me. The vegetable puree definitely made rice more appetizing. It’s flavorful, easy to prepare, and only requires simple ingredients. Your kitchen will surely smell good once you cook this rice recipe.

Here’s another vegan recipe for you: 5-Ingredient Vegan Almond Cookies Recipe

Easy Rice and Beans Ingredients

For vegetable puree: 

• 5 to 6 cloves of garlic cloves
• 1-inch ginger
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3 medium size ripe tomatoes

Other ingredients:

• 1 cup of white basmati rice (washed thoroughly with water)
• 2 cups of cooked low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cups of chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons of paprika
• 2 teaspoons of ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or to taste
• 1/4 cup of water or as needed
• 1 cup of coconut milk

For garnish:

• chopped coriander leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper

How to Make Rice and Beans

Step 1:

Make the vegetable puree. Chop all the ingredients, then add to a blender. Blend until smooth.

Step 2:

Place a wide large pot over heat and add olive oil, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Fry over medium heat until browned. It will take about 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 3:

Once browned, lower the heat to low then add spices–dried thyme, paprika, ground coriander, cumin, all-spice, cayenne–and fry for a few seconds.

Step 4:

Add the vegetable puree, black beans, and salt. Mix until well combined. Increase the heat, then cover the pan. Let it come to a vigorous boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low. Cover with the lid and cook for 8 minutes.

Step 5:

After 8 minutes, add the basmati rice and coconut milk. Mix well and bring to a boil again. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cook on low heat for about 10 to 15 minutes. Make sure to check your rice. Once cooked, turn off the heat.

Step 6:

Add the chopped cilantro and black pepper. Gently mix the cover. Let it rest for 4 to 5 minutes before serving.

One Pot Rice and Beans Recipe