Dirty Rice and Beans

Submitted by Kendra PeloJoaquin

"I invented this version of dirty rice to accompany my husbands fantastic ribs. It's easy to make, but it does want to simmer for a good long time."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups brown rice
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 5 cups mushroom broth (I use Better than Boullion)
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 carrot, chopped small
• 1 stalk celery, minced
• 1⁄2 lb bacon, chopped into 1 in long pieces
• 1 white onion, 1/2 diced 1/2 chopped
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced

directions

1. Fry the Bacon.
2. Cook the onion in the grease until it's translucent.
3. Add the olive oil, oregano,basil, cumin, garlic.
4. Rinse your rice 3 times.
5. Add rice and sautee for 10 minutes.
6. Add broth, beans (do not drain), bay leaves, and soup.
7. Cover, Bring to a boil, turn down heat to between low and medium.
8. Simmer for at least an hour, ideally two.

Reviews

[Vegan Chef in Las V]

High in fat-- high in carbs.. fantastic food for a runner nite before a marathon!