Beans 'N' Rice Cha Cha Cha Recipe

Name: Beans 'N' Rice Cha Cha Cha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large garlic cloves minced; 1 cup onions sliced; 1 cup celery peeled, sliced; 1 cup carrots sliced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 cup green chili peppers canned, diced; 2 cups mushrooms sliced; 2 cups black beans cooked basic (see following recipe); 1/2 cup bean stock reserve; 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 3 cups brown rice cooked; 1 pound beans, dried (black, navy, pinto, haricot, etc); 1/4 each onions roughly sliced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons salt or to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves minced
1 cup onions sliced
1 cup celery peeled, sliced
1 cup carrots sliced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup green chili peppers canned, diced
2 cups mushrooms sliced
2 cups black beans cooked basic (see following recipe)
1/2 cup bean stock reserve
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
3 cups brown rice cooked
1 pound beans, dried (black, navy, pinto, haricot, etc)
1/4 each onions roughly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt or to taste

1
In large deep saucepan heat olive oil, and saute garlic, onion, celery, carrots and chili powder, until onion is translucent.
2
Add chiles and mushrooms and saute 5 minues more.
3
Stir in beans, bean stock and cilantro.
4
Season to taste.
5
Cover and simmer over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Serve over rice.
7
Cook covered, with onion and lemon juice, until tender.
8
Do not stir during cooking.
9
Add salt to taste 4.
10
Set aside until next day.
11
They should be somewhat soupy.

1002

kcal

Calories

Fat

194

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large garlic cloves minced, 1 cup onions sliced, 1 cup celery peeled, sliced, and more.

Yes, Beans 'N' Rice Cha Cha Cha falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beans 'N' Rice Cha Cha Cha

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Variations & substitutions

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