Rice and Beans

Name: Rice and Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt; 3 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed; 2 cans black-eyed peas, drained

A fragrant, savory West African styled rice and beans dish cooked with aromatics, tomato, and spices.

40 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

West AfricanDinnerStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-Free

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Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
2 cans black-eyed peas, drained

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, stirring for 4 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp salt, cooking for 1 minute.
4

Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth, then add 2 cups rinsed long-grain white rice and 2 cans drained black-eyed peas.
5

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
6

Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Rice and Beans?

As written, 40 minutes: 10 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (20 minutes): "Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender."

How do I know when Rice and Beans is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until rice is tender.

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Rice and Beans?

The entry for Rice and Beans calls for 1 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Is Rice and Beans gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Rice and Beans is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How many calories are in Rice and Beans?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 340 calories, with 11 g protein, 62 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 7 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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