Best 10 Spicy Beans N Rice Recipes

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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



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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

1 cup onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice, uncooked
1/2 cup grated carrot
2 3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon granules
1 bay leaf
1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans or 1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup fresh corn or 1/2 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

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



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"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

2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash pepper
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1/2 cup salsa
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

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



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 14h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound dried red beans, sorted through for stones
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 medium carrots, peeled, 1/2-inch dice
2 celery stalks, 1/2-inch dice
1 large sweet onion, 1/2-inch dice
1 medium red bell pepper, 1/2-inch dice
Freshly ground black pepper
6 cups lightly packed torn kale leaves, ribs removed
2 canned chipotle chilies in adobo, minced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotles)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or as needed
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
4 cups steamed long-grain white rice
1/4 cup sliced green onion, for garnish
1 lemon, cut into wedges

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



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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

1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
2-1/2 cups cooked rice

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



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Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried black beans, soaked in enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches overnight or quick-soaked (procedure follows) and drained
1 ham hock
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons dried orégano, crumbled
3 cups coarsely chopped onion
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
a 28-ounce can Italian tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander, or to taste
red-wine vinegar to taste
cooked rice as an accompaniment
chopped radish or red onion as an accompaniment

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



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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

200g basmati rice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , chopped
2cm piece ginger , chopped
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 green chilli , finely chopped
1 tsp each cumin and mustard seeds
400g can black-eyed bean / peas, rinsed and drained
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp turmeric
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds , plain or toasted

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



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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

½ cup coarsely chopped green pepper
½ cup coarsely chopped onion
2 garlic clove (blank)s garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
2 ½ cups cooked rice

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



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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

1 large green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1-1/4 cups water
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses

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



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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

1 lb dried red kidney beans
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 quart water
1 large smoked ham hock
2 -3 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
hot cooked rice

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



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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

2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
4 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (3 to 4 medium cloves)
3 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, undrained
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

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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