Rice and Beans

Serves 8
Ingredients
  • 16oz Jasmine Rice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 can (19 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tbsp thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Directions
  1. Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook onion, celery, red pepper and Cajun seasoning for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are slightly softened.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in rice, pinto beans, tomato sauce and 1/4 cup water. Cook for about 5 minutes or until heated through and sauce is thickened.
  3. Remove pan from heat; stir in parsley, green onions and lemon juice. Divide evenly among bowls.
Notes
  1. To add a bit of a smoky flavor, sprinkle the rice with cooked and crumbled bacon of each serving.
  2. To make this recipe a bit more authentic Creole, swap the pinto beans out for red beans.
NFL Food season: