Roman Rice and Beans

Submitted by Tech7945

"This is a great vegetarian main dish from "Diet for a Small Planet""

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 -2 carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery
• 1 green pepper
• 2⁄3 cup fresh parsley
• 2 -3 teaspoons basil
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 -3 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups canned red kidney beans
• 5 cups cooked brown rice, cooked with
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. Heat oil and saute garlic, onion, carrots, celery, green pepper, parsley, and dried herbs until onion is translucent.
2. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and beans.
3. Combine rice and parmesan cheese.
4. Add bean mixture to rice mixture.
5. Garnish with more fresh parsley and grated cheese.

Reviews

[Cacoking]

Thank you for posting this recipe. I used to make this and lost my Diet for a Small Planet book. I'm thrilled to find the recipe here!