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Wide shot of a bowl of seasoned rice with beans and tomatoes. Rice is garnished with sprigs of fresh parsley.

Dirty Rice and Beans

Dirty Rice and Beans

A Creole-inspired dish with rice, beans, tomatoes, and spices.
 Michigan Harvest of the Month™
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dishes, Sides
Cuisine Creole, Southern
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • One (15-ounce) can black beans, undrained, or two cups cooked black beans
  • One (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked instant brown rice

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion to pan and sauté until tender.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, oregano, and garlic powder.
  • Bring to a boil, stir in rice.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice with fork before serving.

Notes

Prep Tip

Canned beans and tomatoes are typically drained before cooking, but not in this recipe. They provide liquid for the rice to cook.

Change it Up

Use any kind of canned bean you like in this recipe. Try using different spices like cumin or chili powder to change the flavor profile.

Nutrition Tip

Try serving over a bed of mixed greens for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 240calCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8.8gFat: 4.8gSodium: 621mgFiber: 7.9g
Keyword 30 minutes or Less, Comfort Food, One Pot Meals, Vegan