Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 184.3
  • Total Fat: 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 547.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.0 g
  • Protein: 16.8 g

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Introduction

A no-fat Cajun treat, Vegetarian Style A no-fat Cajun treat, Vegetarian Style
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 C. dried kidney beans
    1 large onion, chopped
    6 large cloves garlic, mashed
    2 quarts boiling water
    2 C. TVP granules
    3 Tbsp. chili powder
    1 Tbsp. cumin
    1 C. brown rice
    2 C. water
    1 tsp. salt

Directions

Overnight, in 6 cups of water, soak 2 cups dried kidney beans. Drain and rinse well. (Can use canned beans, skip the soaking.)

Cook in kettle with:
Onion, garlic, and 2 quarts (8 cups) boiling water for 45 minutes. Then add:

TVP granules, chili powder, and cumin. Continue cooking until tender, 20-40 minutes. Most of the liquid should have cooked into the beans and TVP. Taste and add salt, if necessary.

Meanwhile, cook brown rice according to package directions.

Mix the cooked rice and beans, taste, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce if desired.

Serves 8.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MICTAMALI.