Black Bean & Spinach Vegan Rice Recipe

Black beans and rice is a common staple among Hispanic culture because it is hearty, nutritious and easy on your budget.This hearty dish not only is high in fiber but also has that magical mix of protein and carbohydrates to keep your energy levels stable.

Here is quick and easy recipe for black beans and rice with onion, bell pepper,spinach, garlic, Tabasco, and white rice. White rice is normally used in this common dish, but brown rice is even better.

Black Bean & Spinach Vegan Rice Recipe

Preparation Time:- 10 Minutes
Cooking Time:- 15 Minutes Approx
Serves:- 4-6

Ingredients:-

Oil:- 2 Tbsp
Cumin seeds:- 1 Tsp
Mustard Seeds:- 1 Tsp
Bell Pepper:- 1 , sliced lenghthwise
Garlic:- 2 cloves, chopped finely
Spinach:- 2 big handfuls, roughly chopped
Onion:- 1 , sliced lenghthwise
Salt
Tabasco Sauce or Any hot sauce
Soy Sauce:- 1 Tbsp
Black Beans:- 1 15oz can , drained and washed
Cooked White Rice:- 3 Cups, cooked and cooled completely
Garam Masala Powder:- 1 Tsp

Procedure:-

1) Heat the oil in a pan, when hot add cumin and mustard seeds.

2) When the seeds starts to crackle add garlic, sauce for just 20-30 seconds. ( be careful not to burn the garlic).

3) Add bell pepper spinach and onion, cook for 2-3 minutes.

4) Add salt , hot sauce, soy sauce and mix everything well. Cook for 2 more minutes.

5) Add black beans, cooked rice & garam masala, mix well.

Serve Warm..Enjoy:)

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Notes:-

1)Sprinkle some cilantro, dried cranberries, roasted pumpkin seeds and add lemon juice on the top as per your taste just before serving.(OPTIONAL)

2)Store the leftover in the refrigerator in an air tight container.

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Simple Tomato Rice / Tamatar Pulao

Tomatoes sauteed with spices and then added to rice makes a delicious southern rice delicacy know as Tomato rice.This delicious yet simple to prepare dish is full of wonderful flavors. Tomatoes can be pureed or chopped while adding . It can be eaten as it is or with some yogurt, or on the side of any Indian style vegetable curry dish.

Ingredients:-

Oil/Ghee:- 2 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds:- 1 Tsp
Cloves:- 2
Cinnamon Stick:- 1 inch piece
Onion:- 1/2, small, slice lengthwise
Garlic cloves:-2 , chopped
Turmeric:- 1/2 Tsp
Red Chilli Powder:- 1/2 Tsp
Garam Masala Powder:- 1/2 Tsp
Fennel Seed Powder:- 1 Tsp
Salt
Tomatoes,chopped:- 3
Rice:- 1 Cup (washed)
Water:- 2 1/2 Cups

Procedure:-

1) Heat the oil in a large pan. When hot add cloves , cinnamon stick & mustard seeds, when it starts spluttering add garlic & onion.Cook over a medium heat until onions are golden brown.

2) Add tomatoes, turmeric,red chilli powder, garam masala powder, salt and fennel seed powder, mix everything well. Cook covered for 5-6 minutes until tomatoes have softened.

3) Add washed rice and mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes. Pour 2 1/2 cups of water & give it a good stir.Cook until the rice is tender.

Serve hot or warm.

Enjoy:)

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