Red Beans and Brown Rice
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring red beans and brown rice, seasoned with aromatic spices for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can of Dark Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
- Oil for the sauté
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, pressed or minced
- Hot Pepper Flakes, to taste
- 1 tsp Brown Mustard Seeds
- 1 to 2 tsp Rogan Josh Seasoning
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked Brown Rice
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds, hot pepper flakes, Rogan Josh seasoning, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent and the spices are fragrant.
- Add the rinsed and drained kidney beans to the pan. Stir well to combine with the sautéed mixture.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through.
- Stir in the cooked brown rice and mix until everything is well combined and heated through. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Rinse the beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium.
- Adjust the hot pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rogan Josh seasoning and is it easy to find?
Rogan Josh is a Kashmiri spice blend typically containing paprika, coriander, cumin, ginger, and warming spices like cinnamon and cloves. The recipe uses 1-2 tsp of it alongside brown mustard seeds and hot pepper flakes to season the kidney beans. Pre-mixed Rogan Josh seasoning is widely available in the spice aisle of most supermarkets.
Why should I rinse the canned kidney beans before cooking?
The notes specifically say to rinse the beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium. Canned beans are packed in a salty brine, and rinsing reduces the sodium content noticeably and prevents the dish from becoming over-salted given the additional salt called for to taste.
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