Black beans and red pepper rice
If you have leftover rice you can make this simple dish from it. This black beans and red pepper rice is vegan, gluten-free and healthy. You can serve it warm or cold, so it’s perfect as a side dish or you can serve it a t parties, take it with you to picnics, trips, workplace in your lunchbox etc.
Ingredients
Method
- Thinly slice the onion and chop the garlic. Cut the bell pepper into small pieces.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and sauté the onion and red pepper for about 8 minutes, until tender. Add the garlic, cayenne and paprika. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the vegetable stock. Reduce it until you get thick sauce.
- Add the drained beans and rice. Warm through, whilst stirring for a couple of minutes.
- Fold in the chopped herbs, season to taste, then serve.