Spiced beans and rice salad
Background
This vegan spiced beans and rice salad is very easy to make, and it’s very versatile. It can be served lukewarm or cold, as a main course or a side dish; or you can take it with you to trips, picnics or to work in your lunchbox. It’s slightly spicy, but the chilli can be omitted. It’s healthy, filling and yummy!
Ingredients
- 1 tin of kidney beans
- 1 red onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried chilli flakes
- 300g basmati rice
- 650 ml vegetable stock
- 1 lime, zested
- 1 large handful of coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion & garlic, then gently cook them in the oil until soft. Add the spices and stir for a couple of minutes.
- Add the rice, combine well, then pour over the stock. Bring to the boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes until the liquid has absorbed.
- Take it off the heat and rest for 10 minutes - do not remove the lid.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse the beans and, after the resting time, mix with the rice.
- Add the lime zest and the chopped coriander to the rice.
- Serve immediately or let it cool.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - Mexican
- Occasions: - Barbecue - Parties - Picnic - Sports Food
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low GI - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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