Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the delectable flavors of red kidney beans and brown rice, harmonized with the zesty kick of chili, all while embracing a plant-based lifestyle. Uncover the culinary secrets to creating an easy and irresistibly delicious vegan dish that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body. Prepare to embark on a journey of culinary exploration, one that caters to both your taste palate and your ethical values.
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VEGAN RED BEANS AND RICE
This is a healthier, vegetarian/vegan/Lent-friendly version of one of my favorite Creole dishes. This dish is typically made with ham hocks, so this version has less fat and salt by default. In Louisiana, it is traditionally served on Monday. Make it part of your weekly rotation! Allow each person at the table to add Cajun seasoning and Louisiana hot sauce to taste.
Provided by Lauren Reese
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes
Time 10h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place red beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
- Add celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to a blender and process until just shy of a puree.
- Add vegetable oil to a saucepan or stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir vegetable mixture for 5 minutes. Add thyme, oregano, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, for 2 minutes more.
- Add 6 cups water, the beans, liquid smoke, and bay leaves. Stir to combine and turn heat up to high. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and let simmer until beans begin to fall apart, 2 to 3 hours.
- Bring remaining water and rice to a boil in another saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Pour most of the cooking liquid from the beans into a bowl and reserve. Remove bay leaves. Mash about 1/3 of the beans, adding as much of the reserved liquid as necessary to reach preferred thickness. Mix with the unmashed beans and season with salt. Serve beans over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.1 calories, Carbohydrate 76 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 13.2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 64.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
INSANELY EASY VEGETARIAN CHILI
This chili is SO easy to make. You can pretty much throw whatever you have into the pot and it'll be great. (I added some leftover salsa once.) It's very colorful, not to mention delicious.
Provided by Tia the Baker
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Vegetarian
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, and garlic until tender. Stir in green pepper, red pepper, celery, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
- Stir in mushrooms, and cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 423.3 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
EASY RED KIDNEY BEANS & BROWN RICE WITH CHILI FLAVORS (VEGAN
I was browsing through my copycat recipes book and found one for Popeye's Red Beans & Rice which was the base for this recipe. I didn't know what a "16-oz can red chili beans in chili gravy" was so I figured a regular can of kidney beans oughta do it...and healthy brown rice! I had a few green onions so I added them for pleasing color and flavor, made a nice burrito base with queso blanco, spinach, and tofu!
Provided by the80srule
Categories Brown Rice
Time 55m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 2 cup lightly salted water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan to a boil, and immerse the brown rice in it. Loosely cover, lower the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 40 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the water. Fluff it up and put it into another bowl for now.
- Put the rinsed and drained beans into a small bowl and mix with the olive oil.
- In the same pot you cooked the rice in, lightly heat the oiled beans but don't boil them.
- Add the dry spices and let cook for about 5 minutes to incorporate the flavors.
- Remove from heat, mix with the warm rice and fresh green onions if you have them, and serve immediately.
VEGETARIAN BEAN AND RICE CHILI
This recipe teams with hearty kidney and pinto beans and a variety of colorful vegetables for a deliciously healthy meatless meal. Your family is sure to love it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 11 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until rice is cooked, stirring occasionally. If thinner chili is desired, add additional water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
RED BEANS 'N' BROWN RICE
This side dish takes a flavorful twist on traditional red beans and rice. "The sweetness of the molasses and ketchup contrasts nicely with the garlic and onion...and reminds some people of barbecued beans," writes Rita Farmer of Houston, Texas. "This dish never fails to spark compliments and recipe requests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the beans, chilies, beer or broth, ketchup, molasses, chili powder, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 19g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
EASY ROASTED RED KIDNEY BEANS WITH A KICK (VEGAN)
Need to get both simple carbs and a good protein quotient in after a workout? I've been on a roasting frenzy lately with various legumes to have a quick, hot, nutritious dish that doesn't yield much (since I'm cooking for just me.) I use Recipe #389616 but storebought works too. This is great to have with a salad, piece of bread or fruit but would also make a nice side dish for a sit-down dinner. Simple and cheap too!
Provided by the80srule
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Rinse and drain the kidney beans and put them into a tossing bowl.
- Pour in the olive oil, seasoning, and nutritional yeast and shake until fully coated.
- Put the beans into a baking dish and cover it with foil, loosely venting on the side. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight will help to reduce the cooking time and make them more digestible.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. You can add any vegetables that you like, such as carrots, celery, bell peppers, or zucchini.
- Make it spicy: If you like spicy food, you can add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the recipe.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: This dish is delicious served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
This easy red kidney beans brown rice with chili flavors is a delicious and healthy vegan meal. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vegetables, and it is also very affordable. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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