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This dish is one of the very first meals we learned how to cook at school! Beans, tomatoes, and peppers mixed with rice leads to an easy and simple but satisfying dinner. We’ve made it in the microwave and in a slow cooker, and you could easily adapt the recipe for stovetop as well. Play around with the flavors and adjust them to your liking – we tend to keep the heat moderate, but you can add more spices or hot sauce to bring the spice up to where you want it.
We couldn’t wait to take pictures – we had to dig in right away!
This dish is a great way to use up fresh peppers and tomatoes that are nearing the ends of their lives. If you don’t have enough fresh tomatoes, you can supplement with canned; we usually throw in a small can of diced tomatoes with green chili peppers. We tend to make microwave Minute Rice to go with the beans, just because it’s quick and easy, but feel free to use whatever rice you have on hand! There’s lots of different ways to serve this dish – we prefer either a bowl or plate of rice with beans on top, or combining the two in a tortilla to make a simple burrito!
Beans, rice, and a fruit salad make an easy, satisfying dinner!
Rice and Beans (makes 2-4 servings)
Ingredients:
Onion ($0.23/serving)
Minced garlic ($0.03/serving)
Bell peppers ($0.50/serving)
Kidney beans ($1.00/can)
Fresh tomatoes ($0.37/serving)
Canned tomatoes ($0.69/can)
Hot sauce ($0.06/serving)
Salt and Pepper (packet drawer)
Rice ($0.25/serving)
Supplies:
2-quart slow cooker ($11.99)
Microwave-safe bowls ($1.99 each)
Slow Cooker Method: Rinse beans in a strainer and slice onion, bell pepper, and fresh tomatoes. Layer ingredients in slow cooker in order: onion and garlic, bell peppers, beans, canned and fresh tomatoes. Season each layer to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce (and/or other desired seasonings) as you go. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours. Prepare rice before serving and enjoy!
Microwave Method: In a (large!) microwave-safe bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste and microwave until hot (approximately 3-5 minutes – check at various intervals). Microwave Minute Rice according to instructions on box. Serve and enjoy!
❤ Juliana and Sarah
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