Tasty Beans And Rice Food

BEANS AND RICE DINNER

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, green pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender., Stir in tomatoes, beans, rice, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until heated through, 7-9 minutes. Top with cheese, sour cream and green onions.

TASTY BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil, add the onion, green pepper and garlic; saute till softened.
• Add the tomatoes, zucchini, oregano,and rosemary.
• Cover the skllet and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Add the beans, green chilies, and picante sauce to taste.
• Simmer the mixture stirring occasionally until it's heated through.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• To serve, spoon the veggie-bean mixture over the hot rice; sprinkle with cheese, and hot sauce if desired.

CLASSIC RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the beans under cold water in a colander. Throw away any broken beans or pebbles. Put the beans into a large bowl and add enough water to cover them by about 2 inches. Soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. (Quick method = bring the beans and enough water to cover them by 2 inches to a boil in a large pot over high heat and cook for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and cover tightly, let stand for 1 hour.).
• Heat up the oil in a big, heavy stockpot over med-high heat. Add the onions, bell peppers and garlic - cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes or until softened. Add the sausage, salt, Creole seasoning, cayenne, black pepper, thyme and the bay leaves. Cook, stirring, for about 4-5 minutes or until the sausage is browned. Add the ham hock and cook for 3 minutes.
• Drain the beans and add them to the pot. pour in enough stock to cover the whole mixture by about 1 inch. Bring this to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to med-low and simmer, uncovered, until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally - approx 2 hours. Remove and throw away the bay leaves.
• Mash up about 1/4 of the bean mixture. This will thicken the juices. Remove the ham hock and let cool slightly. Slice the meat from the bone, throwing away the skin and bones. Return the meat to the pot and heat it through.
• Spoon the rice into bowls and top with the beans. Relax and enjoy!

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.

EASY DELICIOUS BEANS AND RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Sprinkle half of the grated cheese on the bottom of the casserole dish.
• Spoon 1 cup of the cooked rice evenly over the cheese, and sprinkle with half of the green onions.
• Top the onions with half of the chilies, half of the refried beans and half of the sour cream.
• Repeat this layer reserving 1/2 of the shredded cheese to sprinkle on top.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until thoroughly heated through and the cheese is melted on top.
• Spoon salsa around the edge of the top of the dish, and serve more salsa at the table.