Vegetarian Red Beans and Seven-Grain Dirty Rice

Posted on Monday 12 March 2007 at 2:04 PM in In The Kitchen - Post Comment

Ok...now that I know how to properly store bulk rice  I will be making more rice recipes.  Tonight is Vegetarian Red Beans and Seven-Grain Dirty Rice.  Here is the recipe I use that both hubby and son enjoyed.  It is a spicy recipe, so if you aren't a spicy-food person, use less of the cumin and chili powder.


Vegetarian Red Beans and Seven-Grain Dirty Rice

Ingredients
2 c. brown rice
1 1/2 c. chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 c. finely diced carrots
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. ground coriander
2 tsps. chili powder
3 3/4 c. vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 c. cooked red beans
1 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
1/2 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 tsp. sea salt
3 tbsps. chopped fresh parsley
3 tbsps. chopped fresh cilantro

Directions
Place medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the rice, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, jalapeno, cumin, coriander, and chili powder, and heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring almost constantly, until lightly browned.
In another pot, bring the stock and bay leaf to a boil and add to the rice mixture. Cover the pan, lower the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the beans, tomatoes, corn, and salt. Stir, cover, and simmer for 15 more minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and add the parsley and cilantro.
Makes 8 cups; serves 6 to 8.