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Savoury Rice & Beans

Savoury Rice & Beans

By: Naomi Sherman

Rice and beans can sound bland and uninteresting, but this dish is anything but. Cooking the rice in the rich savoury broth means maximum flavour is absorbed, creating a delicious and filling dish that can be served as a side or a main.


Servings

6

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 4 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 250mL vegetable stock
  • 400mL tomato purée
  • 350g long-grain rice
  • 400g tin black beans, drained
  • Parsley, for garnish

Method


  • Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté red onion, garlic, cumin and paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté red onion, garlic, cumin and paprika.
  • Bring to the boil, cover and reduce to a simmer for 20 mins or until rice is almost cooked.
  • Stir the black beans through in the last few mins of cooking and cook until rice is done and the beans are warmed through.
  • Season to taste and stir fresh parsley through prior to serving.

  

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Naomi Sherman

Naomi Sherman

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