Totally Nonbasic Beans and Rice - Protein Packed Snack

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Get ready for the week with a easy store, protein packed snack! Beans and rice usually sounds plain, boring and basic, but with the spicy kick these beans and rice are anything but basic. We like to keep a few cups of this on hand to use as a side dish or for a low calorie, high protein snack to keep us going throughout the day.


What You'll Need:

2 Cups Water
2 tsp Gelatin
1 tsp Olive Oil
2 Cups Diced Onion (1.5 Large Onions)
1 Cup Diced Bell Pepper (feel free to use spicier peppers if desired)
1/2 Cup Diced Celery 
4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
2 Cups Black Beans (Cooked ~2/3 Cup Dried)
2 Cups Rice
4 tsp Parsley

Optional
1 Cup Diced Ham

Equipment (What We Used)

Storage Containers - We love Pyrex for easy transporting and microwaving



How to Make

  1. Combine water, bouillon, and gelatin.
  2. Cook rice as directed on packaging. If using dry beans cook as directed.
  3. Heat olive oil in skillet over high heat. Add onions, peppers and celery. Cook stirring continuously for 5 minutes. 
  4. Add garlic, ham (if using), salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add beans, rice, parsley and gelatin mixture to skillet. Mix well and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until liquid has been reduced or absorbed. 
  6. Enjoy immediately or portion into 8 - 1 cup servings to be enjoyed as a snack later in the week.


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