Budget Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Budget Red Beans And Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Dry kidney beans, rinsed; 1/2 lb Dry pinto beans, rinsed; 4 c. Water; 4 c. Chicken broth; 2 x Garlic cloves, chopped; 2 x Bay leaves; 1 can Tomatoes with liquid, minced (14 1/2 ounce); 1 jar (4 ounce) minced pimiento, liquid removed; 1 lrg Green pepper, minced; 1 lrg Onion, minced; 1 c. Celery, minced; 1 can Diced green chiles (4 ounce.); 1/4 c. Snipped fresh parsley; 1/4 tsp 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 tsp 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon grnd cumi; 1/4 tsp 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon warm pepper sauce; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Vinegar Rice

Servings: persons

1/2 lb Dry kidney beans, rinsed
1/2 lb Dry pinto beans, rinsed
4 c. Water
4 c. Chicken broth
2 x Garlic cloves, chopped
2 x Bay leaves
1 can Tomatoes with liquid, minced (14 1/2 ounce)
1 jar (4 ounce) minced pimiento, liquid removed
1 lrg Green pepper, minced
1 lrg Onion, minced
1 c. Celery, minced
1 can Diced green chiles (4 ounce.)
1/4 c. Snipped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon grnd cumi
1/4 tsp 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon warm pepper sauce
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Vinegar Rice

1
Place beans in a dutch oven with water.
2
Bring to a boil; simmer 2 min.
3
Remove from the heat.
4
Cover and let stand for one hour.
5
Drain and rinse beans.
6
Return to Dutch oven with broth, garlic and bay leaves; bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/4 hrs.
8
Stir in all other ingredients.
9
Cover and simmer for one hour or possibly till beans and vegetables are tender and gravy is thick.
10
Remove bay leaves.
11
Serve over rice.
12
This meal costs only $.68 per plate.

669

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb Dry kidney beans, rinsed, 1/2 lb Dry pinto beans, rinsed, 4 c. Water, 4 c. Chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Budget Red Beans And Rice 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!