Beans 'N' Rice Cha Cha Cha Recipe
Servings: 6
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
Directions
- 1. In large deep saucepan heat extra virgin olive oil, and saute/fry garlic, onion, celery, carrots and chili pwdr, till onion is translucent/soft.
- 2. Add in chiles and mushrooms and saute/fry 5 min more.
- 3. Stir in beans, bean stock and cilantro. Season to taste.
- 4. Cover and simmer over low heat about 10 min, stirring occasionally.
- 5. Serve over rice.
- DIRECTIONS FOR BASIC BEANS:1. Prepare beans for cooking as described in How Cook Beans. (see next post)
- 2. Cook covered, with onion and lemon juice, till tender. Don't stir during cooking.
- 3. Add in salt to taste
- 4. Set aside till next day. They should be somewhat soupy.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 331g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 736 | |
| Calories from Fat 194 | 26% |
| Total Fat 22.9g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 3.45g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 839mg | 35% |
| Potassium 2253mg | 64% |
| Total Carbs 93.17g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.3g | 64% |
| Sugars 4.26g | 3% |
| Protein 47.72g | 76% |
