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This Valencian Red Beans and Rice is a comforting, rustic one-pot meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Spain to your dinner table. The dish features tender kidney beans simmered with long-grain rice, fresh tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices like allspice and a hint of cayenne. Bright green peppers and onions add texture and sweetness, while fresh cilantro and scallions provide a fresh, herbaceous finish. It is a satisfying, plant-based main course that is easy to prepare and packed with fiber and protein.
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Valencian Red Beans & Rice
Description
This Valencian Red Beans and Rice is a comforting, rustic one-pot meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Spain to your dinner table. The dish features tender kidney beans simmered with long-grain rice, fresh tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices like allspice and a hint of cayenne. Bright green peppers and onions add texture and sweetness, while fresh cilantro and scallions provide a fresh, herbaceous finish. It is a satisfying, plant-based main course that is easy to prepare and packed with fiber and protein.Ingredients
Directions
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Dice the red and green peppers into 1/2-inch pieces.
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Dice the onion into 1/4-inch pieces.
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Dice the tomato into 1/2-inch pieces.
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Chop the fresh cilantro and slice the green onions.
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Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Add the diced peppers, onion, and minced garlic to the pot. Saut for 5 minutes until softened.
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Stir in the long-grain rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat the grains.
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Add the kidney beans, vegetable broth, diced tomato, olives, basil, allspice, cayenne, and salt substitute. Stir well to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
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Remove from heat. Stir in the sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.
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Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 291.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.4g15%
- Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 12.9mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 53.6g18%
- Dietary Fiber 13.3g54%
- Sugars 2.5g
- Protein 9.4g19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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