Beans 'N' Rice Cha Cha Cha Recipe

Name: Beans 'N' Rice Cha Cha Cha Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 2 lrg clov garlic, chopped; 1 c. sliced onion; 1 c. peeled, sliced celery; 1 c. sliced carrots; 1 tsp chili pwdr; 1/4 c. canned diced green chiles; 2 c. sliced mushrooms; 2 c. cooked basic black beans (see following recipe); 1/2 c. reserve bean stock; 2 Tbsp. minced cilantro salt and pepper to taste; 3 c. cooked brown rice; 1 lb dry beans, (black, navy pinto, haricot, etc); 1/4 x onion, roughly sliced; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 2 tsp salt or possibly to taste

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 lrg clov garlic, chopped
1 c. sliced onion
1 c. peeled, sliced celery
1 c. sliced carrots
1 tsp chili pwdr
1/4 c. canned diced green chiles
2 c. sliced mushrooms
2 c. cooked basic black beans (see following recipe)
1/2 c. reserve bean stock
2 Tbsp. minced cilantro salt and pepper to taste
3 c. cooked brown rice
1 lb dry beans, (black, navy pinto, haricot, etc)
1/4 x onion, roughly sliced
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp salt or possibly to taste

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In large deep saucepan heat extra virgin olive oil, and saute/fry garlic, onion, celery, carrots and chili pwdr, till onion is translucent/soft.
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Add in chiles and mushrooms and saute/fry 5 min more.
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Stir in beans, bean stock and cilantro.
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Season to taste.
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Cover and simmer over low heat about 10 min, stirring occasionally.
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Serve over rice.
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DIRECTIONS FOR BASIC BEANS:1.
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Prepare beans for cooking as described in How Cook Beans.
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(see next post)
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Cook covered, with onion and lemon juice, till tender.
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Don't stir during cooking.
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Add in salt to taste
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Set aside till next day.
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They should be somewhat soupy.

1183

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 2 lrg clov garlic, chopped, 1 c. sliced onion, 1 c. peeled, sliced celery, and more.

Yes, Beans 'N' Rice Cha Cha Cha Recipe 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!