Spice up your mealtimes with a hearty and flavorful dish of spicy beans and rice. This classic combination, loved by many cultures around the world, offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes that is sure to satisfy your cravings. From the tender beans, simmered in a rich and aromatic sauce, to the fluffy and fluffy rice, each bite is a culinary adventure that will keep you coming back for more. Whether you prefer a mild heat or a fiery kick, this versatile dish can be customized to your liking. So why settle for ordinary when you can indulge in the extraordinary? Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed journey with our curated collection of spicy beans and rice recipes, designed to bring a little extra zest to your everyday meals. Bon appétit!
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SPICY RICE AND BEANS
Make this as spicy as you wish,add more or less,cumin, coriander, chili powder and jalapeno. We like it hot!! from Company's comming - diabetic cooking.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 53m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Saute onion, garlic, celery and jalapeno pepper in canola oil in large non stick frying pan for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cumin, coriander, chili powder and rice.
- Cook on medium, stirring occasionally until golden.
- Stir in carrot, water, bouillon powder and bay leaf.
- Cover; Simmer on medium low for 20 minutes.
- Stir in beans, tomato and corn.
- Cover; heat for 15 to 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove and discard bay leaf.
- Stir in cilantro and 1 tablespoon parsley.
- Garnish with remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 36.8, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 9.3
SPICY BEANS AND RICE
"I make this for a quick meal when we are in a hurry, but I still want to feed my family something nutritious and yummy!" relates Janesville, Wisconsin contributor, Sandra Castillo.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the first six ingredients; cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until water is absorbed. , Stir in the beans, Mexicorn, tomatoes and salsa; top with cheese. Cover and microwave on high 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
SPICY VEGETARIAN RED BEANS AND RICE
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories side-dish
Time 14h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Place the beans in a large bowl. Cover with water and soak overnight. Rinse and drain.
- Set a large heavy saucepan (Dutch oven works well) over medium heat. Add the oil and saute the garlic, carrots, celery, onions and bell peppers, about 5 minutes. Season with pepper (do not add salt at this stage or the beans will get tough while cooking). Add the red beans, kale leaves, chipotles and sauce,Worcestershire, smoked paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano and cayenne. Stir well to combine everything, and then add the bay leaves and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the bean mixture thickens, about 1 1/2 hours. Add more water as it cooks if necessary. Season well with salt once the beans are tender.
- When done, remove the bay leaves. Then carefully ladle out about 1 cup of the bean mixture into a food processor and puree (or mash with a fork). Return the puree to the pan, taste and season again with salt and black pepper. Add hot sauce to taste at this stage.
- Serve the red beans on top of steamed white rice and garnish with sliced scallions and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
SPICY BEANS 'N' RICE
Savory Cajun flavor zips up this quick skillet dish that's loaded with beans, tomatoes, rice and seasonings. "It's delicious served with corn bread muffins," notes Ranae Jones from Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne and fennel seed. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Stir in the beans. Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until beans are heated through. Serve with rice.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 888mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
SPICY BLACK BEANS AND RICE
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a kettle combine the beans, the ham hock, the garlic, the bay leaf, the orégano, the onion, the bell peppers, the red pepper flakes, the chili powder, and 8 cups water and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours, or until the beans are tender. Stir in the tomatoes and salt to taste and simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, or until the mixture is thickened. Discard the bay leaf, remove the ham hock from the mixture, and chop the meat. Stir the meat into the mixture with the coriander and the vinegar and serve the beans over the rice with the radish or onion.
- To quick-soak dried beans:
- In a colander rinse the beans under cold water and discard any discolored ones. In a kettle combine the beans with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and boil the beans for 2 minutes. Remove the kettle from the heat and let the beans soak, covered, for 1 hour.
SPICED RICE & BEANS
Mary's version of the Indian dish, kitchari, is a great storecupboard supper, delicious as a main or a side
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Main course, Side dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse the rice several times in cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and ginger and fry for 5 mins until the onion is lightly coloured. Stir in the garlic, chilli, cumin and mustard seeds, and fry for 1 min.
- Tip the rice and beans into the pan and mix well. Add 600ml water, the bay, cinnamon stick, turmeric and a little salt. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and gently cook for about 15 mins until the rice is tender. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and serve with a tomato salad or Tomato cooler.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.58 milligram of sodium
SPICY BEANS 'N' RICE
Savory Cajun flavor zips up this quick skillet dish that's loaded with beans, tomatoes, rice and seasonings. 'It's delicious served with corn bread muffins,' notes Ranae Jones from Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne and fennel seed. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the beans. Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until beans are heated through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 907 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
SPICY RICE, BEAN & CHEESE SKILLET
What's the spicy secret in this rice, bean and cheese skillet? A can of diced tomatoes with green chiles.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Rice
Time 25m
Yield Makes 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook and stir peppers and garlic in hot oil in large skillet on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Add beans, tomatoes and water; stir. Bring to boil.
- Add rice; stir. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cilantro; top with cheese. Let stand, covered, 5 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g
SPICY RED BEANS AND RICE
These beans smell so good when they are cooking and the results are a tasty, New Orleans style red beans and rice. I have tried several recipes but this one is easier than the others I've tried with an excellent result. Serve with cornbread or corn muffins and your meal is complete. Recipe is from Taste of Home magazine.
Provided by Anita Harris
Categories Cajun
Time 4h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sort and rinse beans.
- In a large Dutch oven or kettle, place all ingredients except parsley and rice.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered for 3-4 hours or until beans are tender.
- Stir occasionally, adding water as needed to make a thick gravy.
- Just before serving remove bay leaves and stir in parsley.
- Serve over rice.
SPICY BLACK BEANS AND RICE
From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Rice and beans take a flavor leap forward with garlic and oregano for zip and-to dress things up-diced red bell pepper.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook rice in water as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in beans; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors. Serve over rice; sprinkle with bell pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Rinse the beans thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- Soak the beans overnight in water to reduce cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 2 minutes, then removing them from the heat and letting them stand for 1 hour.
- Use a variety of beans in your dish for a more flavorful and interesting meal. Black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans are all good choices.
- Add some vegetables to your beans and rice for a more nutritious meal. Onions, peppers, and corn are all good choices.
- Season your beans and rice with a variety of spices to taste. Cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder are all good choices.
- Serve your beans and rice with your favorite toppings. Shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa are all good choices.
Conclusion:
Spicy Beans n' Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover beans and rice, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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