Italian Black Beans And Rice Food

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.

ITALIAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat until hot Add onion and Garlic, cook 3 - 5 minutes.
• 2. Stir in remaining ingredients except rice.
• 3. Simmer, uncovered 6 - 8 minutes and serve over rice.

ITALIAN BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Put your rice on to cook before you begin this recipe. I use 2 cups of brown rice and 4 cups of water.
• Begin by chopping your onion and celery. Heat the oil in a 3 quart pot. Add the garlic, onion, celery and hot pepper flakes.
• Sautè until the onion is tender and fragrant and the celery is bright green. Add the undrained tomatoes and 3 juicy cups of cooked beans. Stir it all up. Add the parsley and the basil if you are using it.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Serve over the brown rice.

CLASSIC BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium sauce pan, sauté onion,green pepper, and garlic.
• Sauté until tender@8-10 minutes.
• Add in remaining ingredients and stir until boiling, reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced@ 20 minutes.
• Serve over white rice.
• I like to mash a few of the beans with the back of a spoon to flavor the sauce.
• Note: if you do not have Sazòn Goya an appropriate substitute would be ground cumin, chicken bouillon, and garlic salt to taste.

ITALIAN STYLE RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in medium saucepan.
• Cook 3-4 minutes, covered, over medium-high heat.
• Uncover pan and continue cooking 2-3 minutes, or until rice is tender.
• Dish is slightly saucy when completely cooled.

GOOD SEASONS BLACK BEAN AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Place 1 1/2 can of beans in a blender; cover.
• Blend until smooth.
• Pour into a large saucepan.
• Add remaining beans, the water, onions and salad dressing mix; stir until well blended.
• Bring to boil on medium-high heat.
• Stir in rice.
• Reduce heat to low and cover.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• If desired, garnish with sour cream, chopped red peppers and/or cilantro.

CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large stockpot cover beans with water and boil for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand for one hour.
• Drain water and cover with fresh water (6 cups).
• In a skillet saute the onions, bell pepper and garlic in oil for 5 minutes, until tender.
• Add onion mixture and all remaining ingredients, except the red wine vinegar, to the beans and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to simmer covered for 2 hours, until beans are tender.
• Add more water if necessary.
• At the last minute add the red wine vinegar, just before serving.
• Serve with 2 cups of cooked rice.
• Top with chopped green onions, chopped hard boiled eggs or sour cream.