Why Rice and Beans?
Even though the recipes we share on this site are mostly on a $5 per meal budget, there are times in the month that you might really need to tighten the belt on the expenses even more…making it more like a $3 or $4 meal for a family of four! To make this happen easily you can turn to a “Rice and Beans” budget that only uses grains (rice, quinoa etc.) and legumes (lentils, beans etc.) in the recipes as the main ingredients.
Plus, these kind of recipes tend to be healthier in nature as well as frugal!
Rice and Beans Tips & Tricks:
Now on to the recipes!
The beans and rice make this dish so filling, you will never miss the meat. Hope you enjoy this spin on black beans! aka “Cupboard Soup,” as in use what you’ve got in the cupboard Delicious, filling, and super easy! The best recipe that I can remember for making Dominican Rice and Beans. I’m not sure there’s an “exact” recipe for these anywhere, as they are made everyday for lunch. Dominican Rice and Beans meets some spice! The perfect way to feed a crowd or a large family! The pineapple juice gives just enough sweetness to balance the coconut milk Sometimes when you throw random things together, it turns out pretty great! Superb and extra points for being Gluten Free! Take your black-eyed peas up a notch with mustard greens and some zesty jalapeno diced tomatoes! Toss it all together in a pot…and let it simmer…and fill your home with the smells of Louisiana Comfort food at it's finest! You could certainly make this with all wild rice, or all brown rice. Whatever floats your pilaf boat! Move on over beef and chicken…there’s a new protein in Soft Taco Town…Quinoa! Love that the eggs provide the protein for this filling and healthy meal! It’s lovely because it tasted light, but the quinoa made the me feel full. This could certainly be a main dish in and of itself, or a delicious side dish with some grilled chicken or steaksFavorite Rice & Beans Recipes
Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini
Black Beans with Mango & Cilantro
Rice and Bean Soup
Mexican Bean Soup with Spanish Rice
Dominican Rice and Beans
Rotel Beans and Rice
Slow Cooker Black Beans and Rice
Coconut Rice and Beans
Ranchero Black and Pinto Beans
Red Quinoa with Avocado, Black Beans and Corn
Brown Rice with Black-eyed Peas and Greens
Red Beans and Rice
Tomato Black Bean Barley Soup
Southwest Wild Rice Pilaf
Quinoa Soft Tacos
Veggie “Fried Quinoa”
Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad
Quinoa with Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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