One pot beans and rice

Recipe provided by Sanitarium

Serves 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 brown onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tablespoon smoked paprika 

1 cup brown rice

10g salt reduced vegetable stock cube, crushed

2 cups water

420g can 3 bean mix, rinsed and drained

400g can diced tomatoes

Method

1. Heat oil in a heavy-based saucepan. Add onion and sauté until soft and translucent.

2. Add garlic and paprika and sauté a further 1 minute.

3. Add rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until well coated. 

4. Add stock cube, 2 cups of water, beans and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes or until liquid has absorbed and rice is tender, stirring occasionally.

5. Remove from heat and serve.
   

   Notes:

   • Use a 4 bean mix if a 3 bean mix is not available. Alternately use canned black or red kidney beans.

   • Serving suggestions: Serve with a salad or use as a filling for burritos, burrito bowls or enchiladas.