What makes this frugal recipe worth sharing is that (a) it's gluten-free, and (b) it involves garden-fresh vegetables. It would be nothing to write home about without the fresh vegetables.
Ingredients for Dollar Store Rice and Beans
1 package Clover Valley Red Beans and Rice mix
1 can Clover Valley pinto beans or red kidney beans
Garden-fresh vegetables: onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers
1 pound cooked chicken (optional)
Method for Dollar Store Rice and Beans
Bring 2 cups water, the beans, and the chicken if you're using it, to a boil. Add the rice. Stir, cover, wait until it returns to the boil, reduce heat, and time it for 17-18 minutes more.
Meanwhile, clean and cut up the vegetables.
When the rice is done, add cut-up vegetables. It will be juicy.
Variations on Dollar Store Rice and Beans
If what you have a lot of in the garden is carrots, add them to the water first and let them boil with the rice. Carrots help "civilize" beans. (So does staying hydrated.)
If you want to double the recipe, use 1 can of each kind of beans, and add more vegetables.
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This sounds like a great recipe. I was asking my boyfriend if he would like something like this made. He said yes, but prefers northern beans over kidney beans. Do you think northern beans could be substituted?
ReplyDeleteMight be an interesting change of flavor :-)
DeleteI love black beans and rice, made from scratch rather than canned beans, but this recipe variation does sound quick and easy,
ReplyDeleteKudos to anyone who can stand to cook rice and beans from scratch in July. You'd get even fresher flavor that way, lower sodium, and less risk of GMO contamination.
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