"Feed the Neighbourhood" Beans and Rice Stew
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- Number of Servings: 60
Ingredients
3 tbsp chili oil (or canola oil + 1 tsp red pepper flakes)5 onions, diced5 large carrots, roughly chopped1 bunch celery, sliced4 bell peppers, chopped8 oz button mushrooms, quartered1/4 cup smoked paprika3 tbsp cajun seasoning2 tbsp garlic powder1 tbsp onion powder1 tsp mustard powder1/2 tbsp black pepper6 1/2 cups dried mixed beans, soaked overnight3 bay leaves4 sprigs thyme2 vegetable bouillon cubesWater to cover5 lbs potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped3/4 cup chili sauce (like Heinz, NOT hot sauce!)4 cups tomato sauce1 (6-oz) can tomato paste2 (19-oz) cans small red Mexican beans, drained1 (19-oz) can kidney beans, drained1 cup bulgur wheat1 cup dry red lentils3/4 cup wild rice3 cups brown riceSalt to taste
In a large stockpot, heat oil over medium heat.
Add onions, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring, 10 minutes.
Add peppers, mushrooms and spices. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are coated in the spice and mixture is fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
Add soaked beans, bay leaves, thyme, and bouillon cubes.
Cover with water to 1" above the mixture, bring to a boil.
Stir well, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 4 hours, stirring periodically and adding small amounts of water as needed.
Add remaining ingredients, recover and cook 40-50 minutes longer, until rice is done and mixture is thick (uncover and reduce if desired).
Number of Servings: 60
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Add onions, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring, 10 minutes.
Add peppers, mushrooms and spices. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are coated in the spice and mixture is fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
Add soaked beans, bay leaves, thyme, and bouillon cubes.
Cover with water to 1" above the mixture, bring to a boil.
Stir well, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 4 hours, stirring periodically and adding small amounts of water as needed.
Add remaining ingredients, recover and cook 40-50 minutes longer, until rice is done and mixture is thick (uncover and reduce if desired).
Number of Servings: 60
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 184.9
- Total Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 262.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 35.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.4 g
- Protein: 8.3 g
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