Spiced Rice & Beans
This aromatic and flavorful Black-Eyed Beans and Basmati Rice dish is a delightful combination of spices, herbs, and wholesome ingredients. The fragrant basmati rice pairs perfectly with the nutty black-eyed beans, creating a satisfying and healthy meal that will surely please your taste buds. Be prepared to be transported to a world of rich flavors with every bite of this delicious dish.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 200g basmati rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion , chopped
- 2cm piece ginger , chopped
- 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
- 1 green chilli , finely chopped
- 1 tsp each cumin and mustard seeds
- 400g can black-eyed beans / peas, rinsed and drained
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds , plain or toasted
Instructions
- Rinse the rice several times in cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and ginger and fry for 5 mins until the onion is lightly coloured. Stir in the garlic, chilli, cumin and mustard seeds, and fry for 1 min.
- Tip the rice and beans into the pan and mix well. Add 600ml water, the bay, cinnamon stick, turmeric and a little salt. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and gently cook for about 15 mins until the rice is tender. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and serve with a tomato salad or Tomato cooler.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 332 calories
- Fat Content: 9 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 56 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 3 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 11 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.58 milligram of sodium
Comments
No comments found.