ONE POT RICE AND BEANS

If you are looking for a meal that is delicious, simple, budget friendly, and easy to make, you are in the right place. This rice and beans recipe has become a family favorite in our home because it is versatile, filling, and comes together quickly on busy days.

One of my favorite things about this meal is how many different ways you can enjoy it. You can eat it just as it is, pair it with a fresh salad, or wrap it in a tortilla for a quick burrito. It is also a great option if you are trying to eat less meat while still enjoying a satisfying meal.

One thing I have learned over the years is this: whenever you are given the opportunity to save time or save money, choose time. You can always make more money, but you can never make more time.

I started making rice and beans this way when my older son started daycare. Because of his food allergies, I needed meals that were safe, simple, and easy to prepare ahead of time. I can cook, but if I am being honest, I do not necessarily enjoy spending hours in the kitchen. As a Nigerian American, many of the meals I grew up eating are delicious but time consuming to prepare. Sometimes you spend two hours cooking a meal that disappears in ten minutes. The accountant in me could not stop thinking about the return on investment. If there is a way to save time in the kitchen without sacrificing flavor, I am all for it.

This recipe became one of my go to meals because it checks all the boxes: easy, affordable, customizable, and family approved.

Ingredients

To be completely honest, I usually make this recipe using “good vibes” and intuition instead of measuring everything exactly. But for the sake of this blog post, I measured the ingredients the last time I made it.

• 2 medium onions

• 2 red bell peppers (or any color you prefer)

• 8 cups rice

• 5 cans unsalted beans

• Seasoning of your choice

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or any oil you prefer)

• 8 cups water

• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Wash and dice the onions and bell peppers.

2. Open, drain, and rinse the canned beans.

3. Wash the rice and set aside.

4. Heat the avocado oil in a large pot.

5. Add the diced onions and bell peppers and sauté for about 3 minutes.

6. Add the drained beans and cook for another 2 minutes.

7. Stir in the washed rice.

8. Add 7 cups of water and bring everything to a boil.

9. Reduce the heat, cover, and allow the rice to simmer until fully cooked.

And there you have it. Delicious rice and beans ready in about 35 minutes.

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Question of the day: Do you like rice and beans? What is your favorite meal?

Until next time, remember, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Philippians 4:13 🧡