Best Baked Rice And Beans Recipe

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Dried beans are more nutritious, while lentils are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock is healthier, while water is the most economical.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is often less expensive.

Grab an oven proof dish and add 2 cups of basmati rice.

Add 1 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper (or adjust to taste).

Add 2 teaspoons of ground cumin.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder (optional).

Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (or to taste).

Add 2 tablespoons of parsley (more if desired).

Add 1/4 cup of olive oil and mix until well blended.

Add a 16 ounce jar of tomato salsa.

Add 2 cans of rinsed and drained kidney beans.

Pour in 2.5 cups of low sodium chicken broth.

Wrap the dish tightly with aluminum foil and place a cookie tray on top.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until rice is tender.

Check the rice for tenderness; if not done, return to the oven and add water if necessary.

Once tender, mix the dish and serve with cheese or sour cream.

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