Red Beans and Rice

Updated at: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:59:05 GMT

Step 1

Add avocado oil to a pot over medium heat

Step 2

Dice the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic.

Step 3

Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot and continue to cook until the onions are soft and translucent.

Step 4

Add the smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and black pepper to the pot and continue to cook and stir for a minute more.

Step 5

Drain the can of beans. Add a third to a blender, with a third of the liquid from the can, and purée until smooth. The puréed beans will help thicken the pot and make everything extra creamy. Add the drained beans, puréed beans, and veggie broth to the pot, then stir to combine.

Step 6

Place a lid on the pot and allow the beans to come up to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low, and let the pot continue to simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

While the red beans are simmering, begin cooking your rice. Add the uncooked rice to a pot with 120 ml water. Place a lid on the pot and turn the heat up to high. Once the pot reaches a full boil, turn the heat down to low and let the rice simmer for 12-15 minutes. After, turn the heat off and let the rice sit, undisturbed, lid in place, for an extra 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork just before serving.

Step 8

After the beans have simmered for 30 minutes, give them a taste and add salt if needed. Serve the beans in a bowl, topped with a scoop of rice, and a few sliced green onions/cheese.

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