Easy and flavorful vegetarian lunch or delicious side with meat or fish
This is a great recipe to keep at the ready for a quick, vegetarian lunch. It’s also a great side dish to pair with chicken or fish. Rice and beans is a traditional Sephardic dish that has become increasingly popular across Israel.
I opted to make this version with canned beans, in order to save time. But to really do it right, I recommend using dried beans and slow cooking this dish to really develop the rich flavors. But for a quick lunch version, this works just fine.
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Israeli Rice and Beans
Ingredients
- 15 oz can Cannellini Beans
- 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
- 1 small Onion diced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Vegetable Stock
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 cup Rice prepared according to package instructions
Instructions
- In a pan, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add the onions and saute about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
- Add the beans, tomato paste, and spices. Cook another minute.
- Add the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer until the sauce thickens.
- For a meal prep lunch, place a layer of rice in the container and top with the bean mixture. Refrigerate until ready to heat and eat. This recipe makes two lunch servings.
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