Dinner · Southern American · 10 min
Cajun-Spiced Red Kidney Bean and Brown Rice Skillet
- Calories
- 655
- Protein
- 27g
- Carbs
- 88g
- Fat
- 23g
Ingredients
- 6.2 g garlic
- 284.5 g red kidney beans
- 20 g celery
- 20.7 g extra-virgin olive oil
- 25 g green bell pepper
- 9.2 g Cajun seasoning blend
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 30.6 g yellow onion
- 16.3 g long-grain brown rice
Method
- 01Rinse long-grain brown rice in cold water. Combine rice with 45 ml water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 40 minutes until tender.
- 02Ensure red kidney beans are soaked overnight and boiled until soft.
- 03Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery (Holy Trinity); cook for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are soft.
- 04Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning blend to the skillet; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 05Add cooked kidney beans and salt, tossing to coat in the spice mixture. Cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat.
- 06Fold cooked brown rice into the bean mixture and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
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