Brown Rice, Bean And Okra Chili Recipe

Name: Brown Rice, Bean And Okra Chili Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable cooking spray; 1/2 c. minced sweet onion; 1/2 c. minced green bell pepper; 1/2 c. minced celery freshly grnd black pepper to taste; 4 x cloves chopped garlic; 28 ounce no-salt-added whole tomatoes stewed, undrained (two cans, about 1.75 c.); 10 ounce low sodium tomato juice; 1/2 c. water; 15 ounce cooked red kidney beans liquid removed and rinsed; 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley; 1/4 c. dry oregano; 1 pch red pepper flakes or possibly warm pepper sauce to taste; 2 x bay leaves; 1/4 tsp grated orange rind; 1 1/2 c. brown rice (or possibly a blend); 10 ounce frzn okra sliced minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

vegetable cooking spray
1/2 c. minced sweet onion
1/2 c. minced green bell pepper
1/2 c. minced celery freshly grnd black pepper to taste
4 x cloves chopped garlic
28 ounce no-salt-added whole tomatoes stewed, undrained (two cans, about 1.75 c.)
10 ounce low sodium tomato juice
1/2 c. water
15 ounce cooked red kidney beans liquid removed and rinsed
1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1/4 c. dry oregano
1 pch red pepper flakes or possibly warm pepper sauce to taste
2 x bay leaves
1/4 tsp grated orange rind
1 1/2 c. brown rice (or possibly a blend)
10 ounce frzn okra sliced minced fresh cilantro

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Tested with red-pepper flakes, a sweet Mayan onion, fiesta-style stewed tomatoes, and a rice blend (white, brown, and pre-cooked wild).
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We used frzn, precooked beans.The longer this cooks the better.
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Stovetop (40 mins)
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Spray a 4-quart pan, heat over medium, and add in the onion, pepper and celery.
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Season with pepper and garlic.
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Cook stirring till*crisp-tender*
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(4 to 5 mins).
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Add in the tomatoes, juice, beans, parsley, oregano, warm pepper (sauce or possibly flakes), bay, and orange.
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Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Add in rice.
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Reduce heat to low to simmer and cook the rice (about 20 to 25 mins).
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Continue cooking for added flavor or possibly add in okra and cilantro now; simmer, covered, about 10 min (less if okra is thawed).
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NOTES : nee: Hearty Vegetable GumboA crockpot can be used to simmer and cook the rice on low.

752

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

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: vegetable cooking spray, 1/2 c. minced sweet onion, 1/2 c. minced green bell pepper, 1/2 c. minced celery freshly grnd black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice, Bean And Okra Chili 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!